Comparison of Douglas C-74 Globemaster and Lockheed L-749 Constellation [S]ave
| Attribute |  Douglas C-74 Globemaster × |  Lockheed L-749 Constellation × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Douglas Aircraft Co. | Lockheed Martin Aeronautics |
| Model | Douglas C-74 Globemaster | Lockheed L-749 Constellation |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1945 | 1947 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1947 | 1951 |
| Type | Military Transport Planes | Passenger Turbo Props |
| Icao | C74 | L749 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 4x Pratt & Whitney R-4360-69 Wasp Major | 4x Wright R-3350-749C18BD-1 Duplex-Cyclone |
| Power, hp (hp) | 3,250 | 2,500 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 528 | 556 |
| Travel range (km) | 5,556 | 8,040 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 6,492 | 7,346 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 13.23 | 5.79 |
| Take off distance (m) | - | 1,402 |
| Landing distance (m) | - | 1,082 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 78,000 | 48,534 |
| Max payload (kg) | 21,840 | 9,195 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 41,639 | 23,640 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 13 | 89 |
| Exterior length (m) | 37.8 | 29.67 |
| Tail height (m) | 13.34 | 6.83 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 4.1 | 3.4 |
| Wing span (m) | 52.8 | 37 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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