Comparison of Douglas C-124 Globemaster II and Lockheed L-188 Electra [S]ave
| Attribute |  Lockheed L-188 Electra × |  Douglas C-124 Globemaster II × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin Aeronautics | Douglas Aircraft Co. |
| Model | Lockheed L-188 Electra | Douglas C-124 Globemaster II |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1957 | 1949 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1961 | 1955 |
| Type | Passenger Turbo Props | Military Transport Planes |
| Icao | L188 | C124 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 4x Allison 501-D13 | 4x Pratt & Whitney R-4360-63A Wasp Major |
| Power, hp (hp) | 3,750 | 3,800 |
| Avionics | Bendix Weather Radar, MLS, GPS | - |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 648 | 489 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 222 | - |
| Travel range (km) | 3,519 | 6,482 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 8,656 | 7,010 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 10.01 | 3.86 |
| Take off distance (m) | 1,439 | - |
| Landing distance (m) | 1,311 | - |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 51,256 | 88,224 |
| Max landing weight (kg) | 44,499 | 88,224 |
| Max payload (kg) | 15,300 | 34,000 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 20,895 | 42,124 |
| Baggage volume (m³) | 15 | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 98 | 7 |
| Cabin height (m) | 1.93 | - |
| Cabin width (m) | 2.74 | - |
| Cabin length (m) | 20.02 | 23 |
| Exterior length (m) | 31.85 | 39.8 |
| Tail height (m) | 10.01 | 14.74 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 3.2 | 4.5 |
| Wing span (m) | 30.18 | 53.06 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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