Comparison of Bristol Britannia and Douglas C-54 Skymaster [S]ave
| Attribute |  Bristol Britannia × |  Douglas C-54 Skymaster × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Bristol Aeroplane Company | Douglas Aircraft Co. |
| Model | Bristol Britannia | Douglas C-54 Skymaster |
| Country | United Kingdom | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1952 | 1942 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1960 | 1947 |
| Type | Passenger Turbo Props | Military Transport Planes |
| Icao | - | DC54 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 4x Bristol Proteus 765 | 4x Pratt & Whitney R-2000-9 Twin Wasp |
| Power, hp (hp) | 4,450 | 1,100 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 639 | 443 |
| Travel range (km) | 8,593 | 6,482 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 8,534 | 6,797 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 11.28 | 5.18 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 83,915 | 33,112 |
| Max payload (kg) | 28,000 | 14,700 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 30,548 | 13,597 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 146 | 4 |
| Exterior length (m) | 37.87 | 28.6 |
| Tail height (m) | 11.43 | 8.4 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 3.7 | 3.3 |
| Wing span (m) | 43.36 | 35.8 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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