Douglas C-47 Skytrain vs. Rutan VariEze

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Douglas C-47 Skytrain versus Rutan VariEze
19.43 m 63 ft 9 in length 5.46 m 17 ft 11 in
5.17 m 17 ft height 1.8 m 5 ft 11 in
28.96 m 95 ft wingspan 6.86 m 22 ft 6 in
2 x Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp radial engines engines 1 x Continental O-200
1,000 to 1,200 horsepower (750 to 895 kW) thrust per engine 115 lbs
2,000 to 2,400 horsepower (1500 to 1,790 kW) total thrust 115 lbs
14,061 kg 31,000 lb MTOW 1,250 lb 567 kg
3,910 km 2,112 nm range 850 nm 1,574 km
300 km/h 186 mph cruise speed 160 kts 99 mph
Up to 32 passengers or 27-28 paratroopers capacity 2
rotor diameter
rate of climb
Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.