Douglas DC-6 vs. Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane
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Douglas DC-6 |
versus |
Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane |
32.18 m |
105 ft 7 in |
length |
26.8m |
88 ft 6 ins |
8.94 m |
29 ft 4 in |
height |
7.7m |
25 ft 5 ins |
35.81 m |
117 ft 6 in |
wingspan |
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4 x Pratt & Whitney R-2800-CB17 radial engines |
engines |
2 x Pratt & Whitney T73-P-1 turboshaft engine |
Approximately 2,500 hp per engine |
thrust per engine |
4,500 hp |
Approximately 10,000 hp total |
total thrust |
9,000 hp |
52,200 kg |
115,100 lb |
MTOW |
22,680 kg |
50,000 lb |
5,800 km |
3,133 nm |
range |
320 km |
173 nm |
507 km/h |
315 mph |
cruise speed |
204 km/h |
127 mph |
Up to 102 passengers |
capacity |
20 |
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rotor diameter |
21.3 m |
69 ft 11 in |
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rate of climb |
10.2 m/s |
2,008 ft/min |
Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.