Douglas DC-8-61 vs. Douglas C-54 Skymaster

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Douglas DC-8-61 versus Douglas C-54 Skymaster
57.0 m 187 ft 0 in length 28.60 m 93 ft 10 in
13.1 m 43 ft height 8.38 m 27 ft 6 in
45.24 m 148 ft 5 in wingspan 35.81 m 117 ft 6 in
4x P&W JT3D-3B Turbofan engines 4 x Pratt & Whitney R-2000 Twin Wasp radial engines
18,000 pound-force thrust per engine 1,200 to 1,450 horsepower (895 to 1,080 kW)
72,000 pound-force total thrust 4,800 to 5,800 horsepower
147,400 kg 325,000 lb MTOW 29,484 kg 65,000 lb
3,200 nm 5,926 km range 6,500 km 3,510 nm
483 knots 282 mph cruise speed 340 km/h 211 mph
180 to 220 passengers in a mixed-class seating capacity Up to 50 passengers or 28,500 lb cargo
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.