Republic P-47 Thunderbolt vs. Douglas C-47 Skytrain
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Republic P-47 Thunderbolt |
versus |
Douglas C-47 Skytrain |
11.02 m |
36 ft 2 in |
length |
19.43 m |
63 ft 9 in |
4.47 m |
14 ft 8 in |
height |
5.17 m |
17 ft |
12.43 m |
40 ft 9 in |
wingspan |
28.96 m |
95 ft |
Pratt & Whitney R-2800-59 18-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engine |
engines |
2 x Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp radial engines |
2,000 hp |
thrust per engine |
1,000 to 1,200 horsepower (750 to 895 kW) |
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total thrust |
2,000 to 2,400 horsepower (1500 to 1,790 kW) |
7,990 kg |
17,600 lb |
MTOW |
14,061 kg |
31,000 lb |
1,030 mi |
897 nm |
range |
3,910 km |
2,112 nm |
260 mph |
418 km/h |
cruise speed |
300 km/h |
186 mph |
3,000 lbs of external ordnance |
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.