Comparison of Avro Shackleton and Lockheed L-749 Constellation [S]ave
| Attribute |  Lockheed L-749 Constellation × |  Avro Shackleton × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin Aeronautics | Avro |
| Model | Lockheed L-749 Constellation | Avro Shackleton |
| Country | United States | United Kingdom |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1947 | 1951 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1951 | 1958 |
| Type | Passenger Turbo Props | Military Propellor Planes |
| Icao | L749 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 4x Wright R-3350-749C18BD-1 Duplex-Cyclone | 4x Rolls-Royce Griffon 57 |
| Power, hp (hp) | 2,500 | 1,960 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 556 | 485 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | - | 148 |
| Travel range (km) | 8,040 | 6,780 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 7,346 | 6,157 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 5.79 | 4.57 |
| Take off distance (m) | 1,402 | 1,143 |
| Landing distance (m) | 1,082 | - |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 48,534 | 39,009 |
| Max payload (kg) | 9,195 | 6,800 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 23,640 | 19,359 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 89 | 1 |
| Exterior length (m) | 29.67 | 26.62 |
| Tail height (m) | 6.83 | 7.1 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 3.4 | 2.3 |
| Wing span (m) | 37 | 37 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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