| Attribute | Fairchild C-82 Packet × | Convair C-131 Samaritan × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Fairchild | Convair |
| Model | Fairchild C-82 Packet | Convair C-131 Samaritan |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1944 | 1949 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1948 | 1957 |
| Type | Military Transport Planes | Military Transport Planes |
| Icao | C82 | C131 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 2x Pratt & Whitney R-2800-85 | 2x Pratt & Whitney R-2800-99 "Double Wasp" |
| Power, hp (hp) | 2,100 | 2,500 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 400 | 472 |
| Travel range (km) | 6,241 | 2,593 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 8,230 | 7,468 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 4.83 | 7.72 |
| Take off distance (m) | 245 | - |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 24,545 | 21,363 |
| Max payload (kg) | 8,165 | 8,069 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 9,842 | 4,698 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 42 | 5 |
| Exterior length (m) | 23.5 | 24.1 |
| Tail height (m) | 8.03 | 8.6 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 3 | 2.9 |
| Wing span (m) | 32.46 | 32.1 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |