Comparison of Douglas C-124 Globemaster II and Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation [S]ave
| Attribute |  Douglas C-124 Globemaster II × |  Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Douglas Aircraft Co. | Lockheed Martin Aeronautics |
| Model | Douglas C-124 Globemaster II | Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1949 | 1951 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1955 | 1958 |
| Type | Military Transport Planes | Passenger Turbo Props |
| Icao | C124 | L1049 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 4x Pratt & Whitney R-4360-63A Wasp Major | 4x Wright R-3350 972-TC-18DA-1 Duplex-Cyclone |
| Power, hp (hp) | 3,800 | 3,250 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 489 | 544 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | - | 213 |
| Travel range (km) | 6,482 | 8,297 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 7,010 | 7,833 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 3.86 | 5.59 |
| Take off distance (m) | - | 1,400 |
| Landing distance (m) | - | 1,400 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 88,224 | 54,431 |
| Max landing weight (kg) | 88,224 | 46,031 |
| Max payload (kg) | 34,000 | 16,000 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 42,124 | 24,794 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 7 | 16 |
| Cabin length (m) | 23 | - |
| Exterior length (m) | 39.8 | 34.6 |
| Tail height (m) | 14.74 | 7.54 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 4.5 | 3.7 |
| Wing span (m) | 53.06 | 37.5 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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