Douglas C-47 Skytrain vs. Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane
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Douglas C-47 Skytrain |
versus |
Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane |
19.43 m |
63 ft 9 in |
length |
26.8m |
88 ft 6 ins |
5.17 m |
17 ft |
height |
7.7m |
25 ft 5 ins |
28.96 m |
95 ft |
wingspan |
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2 x Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp radial engines |
engines |
2 x Pratt & Whitney T73-P-1 turboshaft engine |
1,000 to 1,200 horsepower (750 to 895 kW) |
thrust per engine |
4,500 hp |
2,000 to 2,400 horsepower (1500 to 1,790 kW) |
total thrust |
9,000 hp |
14,061 kg |
31,000 lb |
MTOW |
22,680 kg |
50,000 lb |
3,910 km |
2,112 nm |
range |
320 km |
173 nm |
300 km/h |
186 mph |
cruise speed |
204 km/h |
127 mph |
Up to 32 passengers or 27-28 paratroopers |
capacity |
20 |
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rotor diameter |
21.3 m |
69 ft 11 in |
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rate of climb |
10.2 m/s |
2,008 ft/min |
Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.