McDonnell-Douglas DC-9-30 vs. Piper L-4 Grasshopper

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McDonnell-Douglas DC-9-30 versus Piper L-4 Grasshopper
36.36 m 119 ft 3 in length 6.86 m 22 ft 5 in
8.5 m 27 ft 11 in height 2.03 m 6 ft 8 in
28.44 m 93 ft 4 in wingspan 10.72 m 35 ft 2 in
2x Pratt & Whitney JT8D engines 1 x Continental O-170-3 piston engine
15,000 pound-force thrust per engine Approximately 65 hp
30,000 pound-force (2 engines) total thrust Approximately 65 hp
54,885 kg 121,000 lb MTOW 1,220 lb 553 kg
2,632 km 1,422 nm range 306 km 165 nm
898 km/h 558 mph cruise speed 65 mph 105 km/h
Up to 139 passengers capacity Pilot and observer
rotor diameter
rate of climb
Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.