Grumman HU-16 Albatross vs. Douglas DC-6

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Grumman HU-16 Albatross versus Douglas DC-6
19.05 m 62 ft 10 in length 32.18 m 105 ft 7 in
7.87 m 25 ft 10 in height 8.94 m 29 ft 4 in
29.41 m 96 ft 6 in wingspan 35.81 m 117 ft 6 in
2 x Wright R-1820-76 Cyclone radial engines engines 4 x Pratt & Whitney R-2800-CB17 radial engines
Approximately 1,425 hp each thrust per engine Approximately 2,500 hp per engine
Approximately 2,850 hp total total thrust Approximately 10,000 hp total
33,000 lb 14,969 kg MTOW 52,200 kg 115,100 lb
4,442 km 2,398 nm range 5,800 km 3,133 nm
155 mph 249 km/h cruise speed 507 km/h 315 mph
Pilot, co-pilot, flight engineer, and crew chief capacity Up to 102 passengers
rotor diameter
rate of climb
Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.