Comparison of Bristol Britannia and Douglas DC-6 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Bristol Britannia × |  Douglas DC-6 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Bristol Aeroplane Company | Douglas Aircraft Co. |
| Model | Bristol Britannia | Douglas DC-6 |
| Country | United Kingdom | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1952 | 1946 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1960 | 1958 |
| Type | Passenger Turbo Props | Passenger Turbo Props |
| Icao | - | DC6 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 4x Bristol Proteus 765 | 4x Pratt & Whitney R-2800-CA15 "Double Wasp" |
| Power, hp (hp) | 4,450 | 2,400 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 639 | 500 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | - | 156 |
| Travel range (km) | 8,593 | 4,811 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 8,534 | 7,620 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 11.28 | 5.44 |
| Take off distance (m) | - | 1,800 |
| Landing distance (m) | - | 1,200 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 83,915 | 44,100 |
| Max payload (kg) | 28,000 | 12,700 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 30,548 | 17,875 |
| Baggage volume (m³) | - | 15.1 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 146 | 68 |
| Cabin height (m) | - | 2.1 |
| Cabin width (m) | - | 3 |
| Exterior length (m) | 37.87 | 30.6 |
| Tail height (m) | 11.43 | 8.6 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 3.7 | 3.1 |
| Wing span (m) | 43.36 | 35.8 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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