Comparison of EADS CASA C-295 and Curtiss C-46 Commando

Attribute	EADS CASA C-295 ×	Curtiss C-46 Commando ×
General
Manufacturer	Airbus	Curtiss
Model	EADS CASA C-295	Curtiss C-46 Commando
Country	France	United States
Manufactured from (year)	1997	1940
Manufactured to (year)	-	1945
Type	Military Transport Planes	Military Transport Planes
Icao	C295	C46
Performance
Engine	2x Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127G	2x Pratt & Whitney R-2800-51 Double Wasp
Power, hp (hp)	2,644	2,000
Avionics	Honeywell RDR-1400C weather radar	-
Max cruise speed (km/h)	482	435
Approach speed (km/h)	324	113
Travel range (km)	4,815	5,074
Service ceiling (m)	7,620	7,468
Rate of climb (m/sec)	10.16	5.97
Take off distance (m)	844	900
Landing distance (m)	420	762
Weights
Max take off weight (kg)	23,200	21,772
Max landing weight (kg)	20,700	20,412
Max payload (kg)	9,250	6,800
Fuel tank capacity (l)	7,647	5,322
Baggage volume (m³)	57	-
Dimensions
Seats	71	4
Cabin height (m)	1.9	2
Cabin width (m)	2.7	3
Cabin length (m)	12.7	14.6
Exterior length (m)	24.46	23.27
Tail height (m)	8.66	6.63
Fuselage diameter (m)	3.1	3.2
Wing span (m)	25.81	32.92
Wing tips	No Winglets	No Winglets