de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver vs. Curtiss C-46 Commando
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de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver |
versus |
Curtiss C-46 Commando |
13.56 m |
44 ft 6 in |
length |
23.47 m |
77 ft 0 in |
5 m |
16 ft 5 in |
height |
6.53 m |
21 ft 5 in |
16.56 m |
54 ft 4 in |
wingspan |
32.56 m |
106 ft 1 |
2 x Armstrong Siddeley Double Mamba turboprop engines |
engines |
2 x Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp radial engines |
Approximately 3,100 hp (2,312 kW) each |
thrust per engine |
2500 hp (1,900 kw) |
Approximately 6,200 hp (4,624 kW) total |
total thrust |
5000 hp (3,800 kw) |
24,200 lb |
10,977 kg |
MTOW |
16,749 kg |
36,945 lb |
2,535 km |
1,369 nm |
range |
2,750 km |
1,485 nm |
228 mph |
367 km/h |
cruise speed |
333 km/h |
207 mph |
Pilot and Observer, plus various configurations for reconnaissance, anti-submarine warfare, and aerial refueling |
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.