Douglas C-54 Skymaster vs. Boeing 747 Supertanker

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Douglas C-54 Skymaster versus Boeing 747 Supertanker
28.60 m 93 ft 10 in length 70.66 m 232 ft 0 in
8.38 m 27 ft 6 in height 19.41 m 63 ft 8 in
35.81 m 117 ft 6 in wingspan 64.44 m 211 ft 5 in
4 x Pratt & Whitney R-2000 Twin Wasp radial engines engines 4 x General Electric CF6-80C2B5F turbofan engines
1,200 to 1,450 horsepower (895 to 1,080 kW) thrust per engine Approximately 61,500 lbf
4,800 to 5,800 horsepower total thrust Approximately 246,000 lbf
29,484 kg 65,000 lb MTOW 442,253 kg 975,000 lb
6,500 km 3,510 nm range 7,260 km 3,920 nm
340 km/h 211 mph cruise speed 878 km/h 546 mph
Up to 50 passengers or 28,500 lb cargo capacity
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rate of climb
Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.