Comparison of Douglas C-54 Skymaster and Fairchild C-123 Provider [S]ave
| Attribute |  Fairchild C-123 Provider × |  Douglas C-54 Skymaster × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Fairchild | Douglas Aircraft Co. |
| Model | Fairchild C-123 Provider | Douglas C-54 Skymaster |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1949 | 1942 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1970 | 1947 |
| Type | Military Transport Planes | Military Transport Planes |
| Icao | C123 | DC54 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 4x 2x Pratt & Whitney R-2800-99W Double Wasp, 2x General Electric J85-GE-17 turbojet - 2850 lbf each - | 4x Pratt & Whitney R-2000-9 Twin Wasp |
| Power, hp (hp) | 2,500 | 1,100 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 367 | 443 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 154 | - |
| Travel range (km) | 2,158 | 6,482 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 8,839 | 6,797 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 6.2 | 5.18 |
| Take off distance (m) | 550 | - |
| Landing distance (m) | 550 | - |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 27,216 | 33,112 |
| Max payload (kg) | 11,000 | 14,700 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 8,941 | 13,597 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 6 | 4 |
| Exterior length (m) | 23.24 | 28.6 |
| Tail height (m) | 10.39 | 8.4 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 3.85 | 3.3 |
| Wing span (m) | 33.53 | 35.8 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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