Douglas C-54 Skymaster vs. Douglas DC-8

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Douglas C-54 Skymaster versus Douglas DC-8
28.60 m 93 ft 10 in length 57.10 m 187 ft 4 in
8.38 m 27 ft 6 in height 16.84 m 55 ft 3 in
35.81 m 117 ft 6 in wingspan 45.24 m 148 ft 5 in
4 x Pratt & Whitney R-2000 Twin Wasp radial engines engines 4 x Pratt & Whitney JT3D turbofan engines
1,200 to 1,450 horsepower (895 to 1,080 kW) thrust per engine Approximately 17,000 lbf per engine
4,800 to 5,800 horsepower total thrust Approximately 68,000 lbf total
29,484 kg 65,000 lb MTOW 158,760 kg 350,000 lb
6,500 km 3,510 nm range 11,918 km 6,437 nm
340 km/h 211 mph cruise speed 900 km/h 559 mph
Up to 50 passengers or 28,500 lb cargo capacity Up to 259 passengers
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.