Comparison of Bristol Beaufighter and Douglas AC-47 Spooky [S]ave
| Attribute |  Douglas AC-47 Spooky × |  Bristol Beaufighter × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Douglas Aircraft Co. | Bristol Aeroplane Company |
| Model | Douglas AC-47 Spooky | Bristol Beaufighter |
| Country | United States | United Kingdom |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1963 | 1940 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1965 | 1946 |
| Type | Military Propellor Planes | Military Propellor Planes |
| Icao | AC47 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 2x Pratt & Whitney R-1830-S1C3G Twin Wasp | 2x Bristol Hercules XVII or Bristol Hercules XVIII |
| Power, hp (hp) | 1,200 | 1,750 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 370 | 537 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | - | 167 |
| Travel range (km) | 3,500 | 2,815 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 7,452 | 8,077 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 5.74 | 8.13 |
| Take off distance (m) | - | 695 |
| Landing distance (m) | - | 700 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 15,000 | 11,521 |
| Max payload (kg) | 2,700 | 2,000 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 3,112 | 3,100 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 7 | 2 |
| Exterior length (m) | 19.6 | 12.6 |
| Tail height (m) | 4.1 | 4.83 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 2.1 | 1.35 |
| Wing span (m) | 29 | 17.63 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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