Comparison of Douglas C-47 Skytrain and Yakovlev Yak-40 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Yakovlev Yak-40 × |  Douglas C-47 Skytrain × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Yakovlev | Douglas Aircraft Co. |
| Model | Yakovlev Yak-40 | Douglas C-47 Skytrain |
| Country | Russia | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1967 | 1940 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1981 | 1945 |
| Type | Light Passenger Jets | Military Transport Planes |
| Icao | YK40 | C47 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 3x Ivchenko AI-25 | 2x Pratt & Whitney R-1830-90C Twin Wasp |
| Power, hp (hp) | 3,300 | 1,200 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 556 | 370 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 222 | - |
| Travel range (km) | 1,796 | 3,334 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 7,925 | 7,315 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 8 | 5.74 |
| Take off distance (m) | 1,000 | - |
| Landing distance (m) | 640 | - |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 16,000 | 14,061 |
| Max landing weight (kg) | 15,500 | 12,227 |
| Max payload (kg) | 2,700 | 2,721 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 3,899 | 3,339 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 32 | 32 |
| Cabin height (m) | 1.85 | 1.5 |
| Cabin width (m) | 2.15 | 1.7 |
| Cabin length (m) | 7.7 | 9.1 |
| Exterior length (m) | 20.36 | 19.4 |
| Tail height (m) | 6.5 | 4.1 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 2.25 | 2 |
| Wing span (m) | 25 | 29.1 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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