North American BT-9 vs. Curtiss C-46 Commando
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North American BT-9 |
versus |
Curtiss C-46 Commando |
8.79 m |
28 ft 10 in |
length |
23.47 m |
77 ft 0 in |
2.82 m |
9 ft 3 in |
height |
6.53 m |
21 ft 5 in |
10.97 m |
36 ft |
wingspan |
32.56 m |
106 ft 1 |
1 x Wright R-975-3 radial engine |
engines |
2 x Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp radial engines |
Approximately 440 hp |
thrust per engine |
2500 hp (1,900 kw) |
Approximately 440 hp |
total thrust |
5000 hp (3,800 kw) |
4,300 lb |
1,950 kg |
MTOW |
16,749 kg |
36,945 lb |
917 km |
495 nm |
range |
2,750 km |
1,485 nm |
150 mph |
241 km/h |
cruise speed |
333 km/h |
207 mph |
Pilot and one passenger |
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.