Lockheed U-2 vs. Douglas C-47 Skytrain

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Lockheed U-2 versus Douglas C-47 Skytrain
19.2 m 63 ft 0 in length 19.43 m 63 ft 9 in
4.8 m 15 ft 9 in height 5.17 m 17 ft
32 m 105 ft wingspan 28.96 m 95 ft
1 × General Electric F118-101 engines 2 x Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp radial engines
17,000 lbf (76 kN) thrust per engine 1,000 to 1,200 horsepower (750 to 895 kW)
17,000 lbf (76 kN) total thrust 2,000 to 2,400 horsepower (1500 to 1,790 kW)
18,144 kg 40,000 lb MTOW 14,061 kg 31,000 lb
6,090 nm 11,278 km range 3,910 km 2,112 nm
475 mph 764 km/h cruise speed 300 km/h 186 mph
capacity Up to 32 passengers or 27-28 paratroopers
rotor diameter
rate of climb
Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.