Douglas DC-6 vs. Boeing 747 Supertanker

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Douglas DC-6 versus Boeing 747 Supertanker
32.18 m 105 ft 7 in length 70.66 m 232 ft 0 in
8.94 m 29 ft 4 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-2800-CB17 radial engines engines 4 x General Electric CF6-80C2B5F turbofan engines
Approximately 2,500 hp per engine thrust per engine Approximately 61,500 lbf
Approximately 10,000 hp total total thrust Approximately 246,000 lbf
52,200 kg 115,100 lb MTOW 442,253 kg 975,000 lb
5,800 km 3,133 nm range 7,260 km 3,920 nm
507 km/h 315 mph cruise speed 878 km/h 546 mph
Up to 102 passengers capacity
rotor diameter
rate of climb
Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.