Douglas DC-6 vs. Lockheed C-5 Galaxy

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Douglas DC-6 versus Lockheed C-5 Galaxy
32.18 m 105 ft 7 in length 75.31 m 247 ft 2 in
8.94 m 29 ft 4 in height 19.84 m 65 ft 1 in
35.81 m 117 ft 6 in wingspan 67.89 m 222 ft 9 in
4 x Pratt & Whitney R-2800-CB17 radial engines engines 4 x General Electric TF39 turbofan engines
Approximately 2,500 hp per engine thrust per engine 41,000 pounds of thrust (182 kilonewtons)
Approximately 10,000 hp total total thrust 164,000 pounds
52,200 kg 115,100 lb MTOW 381,018 kg 840,000 lb
5,800 km 3,133 nm range 8,000 km 4,320 nm
507 km/h 315 mph cruise speed 908 km/h 564 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.