McDonnell-Douglas DC-9-30 vs. Curtiss C-46 Commando
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McDonnell-Douglas DC-9-30 |
versus |
Curtiss C-46 Commando |
36.36 m |
119 ft 3 in |
length |
23.47 m |
77 ft 0 in |
8.5 m |
27 ft 11 in |
height |
6.53 m |
21 ft 5 in |
28.44 m |
93 ft 4 in |
wingspan |
32.56 m |
106 ft 1 |
2x Pratt & Whitney JT8D |
engines |
2 x Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp radial engines |
15,000 pound-force |
thrust per engine |
2500 hp (1,900 kw) |
30,000 pound-force (2 engines) |
total thrust |
5000 hp (3,800 kw) |
54,885 kg |
121,000 lb |
MTOW |
16,749 kg |
36,945 lb |
2,632 km |
1,422 nm |
range |
2,750 km |
1,485 nm |
898 km/h |
558 mph |
cruise speed |
333 km/h |
207 mph |
Up to 139 passengers |
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.