Taylorcraft L-2 Grasshopper vs. Douglas C-54 Skymaster

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Taylorcraft L-2 Grasshopper versus Douglas C-54 Skymaster
6.89 m 22 ft 7 in length 28.60 m 93 ft 10 in
2.13 m 7 ft height 8.38 m 27 ft 6 in
10.67 m 35 ft wingspan 35.81 m 117 ft 6 in
1 x Continental O-170-3 piston engine engines 4 x Pratt & Whitney R-2000 Twin Wasp radial engines
Approximately 65 hp thrust per engine 1,200 to 1,450 horsepower (895 to 1,080 kW)
Approximately 65 hp total thrust 4,800 to 5,800 horsepower
1,220 lb 553 kg MTOW 29,484 kg 65,000 lb
306 km 165 nm range 6,500 km 3,510 nm
65 mph 105 km/h cruise speed 340 km/h 211 mph
Pilot and observer capacity Up to 50 passengers or 28,500 lb cargo
rotor diameter
rate of climb
Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.