| Attribute | Fairchild C-123 Provider × | Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Fairchild | Boeing |
| Model | Fairchild C-123 Provider | Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1949 | 1936 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1970 | 1945 |
| Type | Military Transport Planes | Military Aircraft |
| Icao | C123 | B17 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 4x 2x Pratt & Whitney R-2800-99W Double Wasp, 2x General Electric J85-GE-17 turbojet - 2850 lbf each - | 4x Wright R-1820-97 "Cyclone" turbosupercharged radial engines other |
| Power, hp (hp) | 2,500 | 1,200 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 367 | 461 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 154 | 141 |
| Travel range (km) | 2,158 | 3,219 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 8,839 | 10,851 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 6.2 | 4.57 |
| Take off distance (m) | 550 | 1,341 |
| Landing distance (m) | 550 | 1,067 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 27,216 | 29,700 |
| Max payload (kg) | 11,000 | 9,786 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 8,941 | 6,435 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 6 | 1 |
| Exterior length (m) | 23.24 | 22.8 |
| Tail height (m) | 10.39 | 5.8 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 3.85 | 2.5 |
| Wing span (m) | 33.53 | 31.6 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |