Comparison of Avro Shackleton and Douglas C-74 Globemaster [S]ave
| Attribute |  Douglas C-74 Globemaster × |  Avro Shackleton × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Douglas Aircraft Co. | Avro |
| Model | Douglas C-74 Globemaster | Avro Shackleton |
| Country | United States | United Kingdom |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1945 | 1951 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1947 | 1958 |
| Type | Military Transport Planes | Military Propellor Planes |
| Icao | C74 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 4x Pratt & Whitney R-4360-69 Wasp Major | 4x Rolls-Royce Griffon 57 |
| Power, hp (hp) | 3,250 | 1,960 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 528 | 485 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | - | 148 |
| Travel range (km) | 5,556 | 6,780 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 6,492 | 6,157 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 13.23 | 4.57 |
| Take off distance (m) | - | 1,143 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 78,000 | 39,009 |
| Max payload (kg) | 21,840 | 6,800 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 41,639 | 19,359 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 13 | 1 |
| Exterior length (m) | 37.8 | 26.62 |
| Tail height (m) | 13.34 | 7.1 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 4.1 | 2.3 |
| Wing span (m) | 52.8 | 37 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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