North American BT-9 vs. Douglas C-47 Skytrain
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North American BT-9 |
versus |
Douglas C-47 Skytrain |
8.79 m |
28 ft 10 in |
length |
19.43 m |
63 ft 9 in |
2.82 m |
9 ft 3 in |
height |
5.17 m |
17 ft |
10.97 m |
36 ft |
wingspan |
28.96 m |
95 ft |
1 x Wright R-975-3 radial engine |
engines |
2 x Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp radial engines |
Approximately 440 hp |
thrust per engine |
1,000 to 1,200 horsepower (750 to 895 kW) |
Approximately 440 hp |
total thrust |
2,000 to 2,400 horsepower (1500 to 1,790 kW) |
4,300 lb |
1,950 kg |
MTOW |
14,061 kg |
31,000 lb |
917 km |
495 nm |
range |
3,910 km |
2,112 nm |
150 mph |
241 km/h |
cruise speed |
300 km/h |
186 mph |
Pilot and one passenger |
capacity |
Up to 32 passengers or 27-28 paratroopers |
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.