Douglas DC-8-61 vs. Douglas C-47 Skytrain

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Douglas DC-8-61 versus Douglas C-47 Skytrain
57.0 m 187 ft 0 in length 19.43 m 63 ft 9 in
13.1 m 43 ft height 5.17 m 17 ft
45.24 m 148 ft 5 in wingspan 28.96 m 95 ft
4x P&W JT3D-3B Turbofan engines 2 x Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp radial engines
18,000 pound-force thrust per engine 1,000 to 1,200 horsepower (750 to 895 kW)
72,000 pound-force total thrust 2,000 to 2,400 horsepower (1500 to 1,790 kW)
147,400 kg 325,000 lb MTOW 14,061 kg 31,000 lb
3,200 nm 5,926 km range 3,910 km 2,112 nm
483 knots 282 mph cruise speed 300 km/h 186 mph
180 to 220 passengers in a mixed-class seating capacity Up to 32 passengers or 27-28 paratroopers
rotor diameter
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.