Douglas C-47 Skytrain vs. Short C-23 Sherpa

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Douglas C-47 Skytrain versus Short C-23 Sherpa
19.43 m 63 ft 9 in length 17.68 m 58 ft 0 in
5.17 m 17 ft height 6.55 m 21 ft 6 in
28.96 m 95 ft wingspan 22.76 m 74 ft 8 in
2 x Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp radial engines engines 2 x Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-45R turboprop engines
1,000 to 1,200 horsepower (750 to 895 kW) thrust per engine Approximately 1,200 hp per engine
2,000 to 2,400 horsepower (1500 to 1,790 kW) total thrust Approximately 2,400 hp total
14,061 kg 31,000 lb MTOW 7,484 kg 16,500 lb
3,910 km 2,112 nm range 1,048 km 566 nm
300 km/h 186 mph cruise speed 425 km/h 264 mph
Up to 32 passengers or 27-28 paratroopers capacity based on configuration
rotor diameter
rate of climb
Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.