Comparison of Bristol Beaufighter and Douglas DC-1 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Bristol Beaufighter × |  Douglas DC-1 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Bristol Aeroplane Company | Douglas Aircraft Co. |
| Model | Bristol Beaufighter | Douglas DC-1 |
| Country | United Kingdom | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1940 | 1933 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1946 | 1933 |
| Type | Military Propellor Planes | Passenger Turbo Props |
| Icao | - | DC1 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 2x Bristol Hercules XVII or Bristol Hercules XVIII | 2x Wright SGR-1820F3 Cyclone |
| Power, hp (hp) | 1,750 | 710 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 537 | 333 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 167 | - |
| Travel range (km) | 2,815 | 1,611 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 8,077 | 7,010 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 8.13 | 5.08 |
| Take off distance (m) | 695 | - |
| Landing distance (m) | 700 | - |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 11,521 | 7,938 |
| Max payload (kg) | 2,000 | 1,800 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 3,100 | 3,028 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 2 | 14 |
| Exterior length (m) | 12.6 | 18.3 |
| Tail height (m) | 4.83 | - |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 1.35 | 2 |
| Wing span (m) | 17.63 | 25.9 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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