Lockheed C-69 Constellation vs. Boeing 747 Supertanker
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Lockheed C-69 Constellation |
versus |
Boeing 747 Supertanker |
29.72 m |
97 ft 6 in |
length |
70.66 m |
232 ft 0 in |
6.02 m |
19 ft 9 in |
height |
19.41 m |
63 ft 8 in |
37.49 m |
123 ft |
wingspan |
64.44 m |
211 ft 5 in |
4 x Wright R-3350 Duplex-Cyclone radial engines |
engines |
4 x General Electric CF6-80C2B5F turbofan engines |
2,200 to 3,700 horsepower (1,640 to 2,760 kW) |
thrust per engine |
Approximately 61,500 lbf |
8,800 to 14,800 horsepower |
total thrust |
Approximately 246,000 lbf |
44,453 kg |
98,000 lb |
MTOW |
442,253 kg |
975,000 lb |
5,200 km |
2,808 nm |
range |
7,260 km |
3,920 nm |
507 km/h |
315 mph |
cruise speed |
878 km/h |
546 mph |
Up to 109 passengers |
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.