Douglas DC-8-61 vs. Curtiss C-46 Commando
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Douglas DC-8-61 |
versus |
Curtiss C-46 Commando |
57.0 m |
187 ft 0 in |
length |
23.47 m |
77 ft 0 in |
13.1 m |
43 ft |
height |
6.53 m |
21 ft 5 in |
45.24 m |
148 ft 5 in |
wingspan |
32.56 m |
106 ft 1 |
4x P&W JT3D-3B Turbofan |
engines |
2 x Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp radial engines |
18,000 pound-force |
thrust per engine |
2500 hp (1,900 kw) |
72,000 pound-force |
total thrust |
5000 hp (3,800 kw) |
147,400 kg |
325,000 lb |
MTOW |
16,749 kg |
36,945 lb |
3,200 nm |
5,926 km |
range |
2,750 km |
1,485 nm |
483 knots |
282 mph |
cruise speed |
333 km/h |
207 mph |
180 to 220 passengers in a mixed-class seating |
capacity |
Up to 50 passengers or 40 paratroopers |
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.