Douglas C-54 Skymaster vs. Douglas DC-6

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Douglas C-54 Skymaster versus Douglas DC-6
28.60 m 93 ft 10 in length 32.18 m 105 ft 7 in
8.38 m 27 ft 6 in height 8.94 m 29 ft 4 in
35.81 m 117 ft 6 in wingspan 35.81 m 117 ft 6 in
4 x Pratt & Whitney R-2000 Twin Wasp radial engines engines 4 x Pratt & Whitney R-2800-CB17 radial engines
1,200 to 1,450 horsepower (895 to 1,080 kW) thrust per engine Approximately 2,500 hp per engine
4,800 to 5,800 horsepower total thrust Approximately 10,000 hp total
29,484 kg 65,000 lb MTOW 52,200 kg 115,100 lb
6,500 km 3,510 nm range 5,800 km 3,133 nm
340 km/h 211 mph cruise speed 507 km/h 315 mph
Up to 50 passengers or 28,500 lb cargo capacity Up to 102 passengers
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.