Comparison of Convair B-36 Peacemaker and Douglas C-74 Globemaster [S]ave
| Attribute |  Convair B-36 Peacemaker × |  Douglas C-74 Globemaster × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Convair | Douglas Aircraft Co. |
| Model | Convair B-36 Peacemaker | Douglas C-74 Globemaster |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1946 | 1945 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1954 | 1947 |
| Type | Military Propellor Planes | Military Transport Planes |
| Icao | B-36 | C74 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 6x Pratt & Whitney R-4360-53 Wasp Major & 4 General Electric J47 turbojet engines, 5,200 lbf each | 4x Pratt & Whitney R-4360-69 Wasp Major |
| Power, hp (hp) | 3,800 | 3,250 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 700 | 528 |
| Travel range (km) | 16,112 | 5,556 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 13,716 | 6,492 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 10.13 | 13.23 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 185,973 | 78,000 |
| Max payload (kg) | 39,600 | 21,840 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 115,833 | 41,639 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 15 | 13 |
| Exterior length (m) | 49.4 | 37.8 |
| Tail height (m) | 14.25 | 13.34 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 3.5 | 4.1 |
| Wing span (m) | 70.1 | 52.8 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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