Comparison of Douglas C-54 Skymaster and Fairchild C-82 Packet [S]ave
| Attribute |  Douglas C-54 Skymaster × |  Fairchild C-82 Packet × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Douglas Aircraft Co. | Fairchild |
| Model | Douglas C-54 Skymaster | Fairchild C-82 Packet |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1942 | 1944 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1947 | 1948 |
| Type | Military Transport Planes | Military Transport Planes |
| Icao | DC54 | C82 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 4x Pratt & Whitney R-2000-9 Twin Wasp | 2x Pratt & Whitney R-2800-85 |
| Power, hp (hp) | 1,100 | 2,100 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 443 | 400 |
| Travel range (km) | 6,482 | 6,241 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 6,797 | 8,230 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 5.18 | 4.83 |
| Take off distance (m) | - | 245 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 33,112 | 24,545 |
| Max payload (kg) | 14,700 | 8,165 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 13,597 | 9,842 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 4 | 42 |
| Exterior length (m) | 28.6 | 23.5 |
| Tail height (m) | 8.4 | 8.03 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 3.3 | 3 |
| Wing span (m) | 35.8 | 32.46 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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