Taylorcraft L-2 Grasshopper vs. Douglas C-47 Skytrain

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Taylorcraft L-2 Grasshopper versus Douglas C-47 Skytrain
6.89 m 22 ft 7 in length 19.43 m 63 ft 9 in
2.13 m 7 ft height 5.17 m 17 ft
10.67 m 35 ft wingspan 28.96 m 95 ft
1 x Continental O-170-3 piston engine engines 2 x Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp radial engines
Approximately 65 hp thrust per engine 1,000 to 1,200 horsepower (750 to 895 kW)
Approximately 65 hp total thrust 2,000 to 2,400 horsepower (1500 to 1,790 kW)
1,220 lb 553 kg MTOW 14,061 kg 31,000 lb
306 km 165 nm range 3,910 km 2,112 nm
65 mph 105 km/h cruise speed 300 km/h 186 mph
Pilot and observer capacity Up to 32 passengers or 27-28 paratroopers
rotor diameter
rate of climb
Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.