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Comparison of Douglas C-47 Skytrain and Grumman HU-16 Albatross [S]ave

Attribute
Grumman HU-16 Albatross ×
Douglas C-47 Skytrain ×
General
ManufacturerGrummanDouglas Aircraft Co.
ModelGrumman HU-16 AlbatrossDouglas C-47 Skytrain
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Manufactured from (year)19491940
Manufactured to (year)19611945
TypeAmphibiousMilitary Transport Planes
IcaoU16C47
Performance
Engine2x Wright R-1820-76 Cyclone 92x Pratt & Whitney R-1830-90C Twin Wasp
Power, hp (hp)1,4251,200
Max cruise speed (km/h)380370
Approach speed (km/h)130-
Travel range (km)4,5933,334
Fuel economy (km/l)0.724-
Service ceiling (m)6,5537,315
Rate of climb (m/sec)7.375.74
Take off distance (m)762-
Landing distance (m)410-
Weights
Max take off weight (kg)17,01014,061
Max landing weight (kg)14,96512,227
Max payload (kg)4,5352,721
Fuel tank capacity (l)6,4693,339
Dimensions
Seats332
Cabin height (m)1.931.5
Cabin width (m)2.281.7
Cabin length (m)7.989.1
Exterior length (m)19.1619.4
Tail height (m)7.874.1
Fuselage diameter (m)2.42
Wing span (m)29.4629.1
Wing tipsNo WingletsNo Winglets



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