Douglas SBD Dauntless vs. Curtiss C-46 Commando
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Douglas SBD Dauntless |
versus |
Curtiss C-46 Commando |
15.24 m |
50 ft 0 in |
length |
23.47 m |
77 ft 0 in |
5.64 m |
18 ft 6 in |
height |
6.53 m |
21 ft 5 in |
21.34 m |
70 ft |
wingspan |
32.56 m |
106 ft 1 |
2x Pratt & Whitney R-2800-71 Double Wasp |
engines |
2 x Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp radial engines |
2,000 horsepower |
thrust per engine |
2500 hp (1,900 kw) |
4,000 horsepower |
total thrust |
5000 hp (3,800 kw) |
10,150 kg |
22,400 lb |
MTOW |
16,749 kg |
36,945 lb |
2,300 km |
1,200 nmi |
range |
2,750 km |
1,485 nm |
231 knots |
135 mph |
cruise speed |
333 km/h |
207 mph |
4,000 lbs (1,815 kg) of bombs |
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.