Comparison of Douglas DC-6 and Messerschmitt Me 323 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Douglas DC-6 × |  Messerschmitt Me 323 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Douglas Aircraft Co. | Messerschmitt |
| Model | Douglas DC-6 | Messerschmitt Me 323 |
| Country | United States | Germany |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1946 | 1942 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1958 | 1944 |
| Type | Passenger Turbo Props | Military Transport Planes |
| Icao | DC6 | ME323 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 4x Pratt & Whitney R-2800-CA15 "Double Wasp" | 6x Gnome-Rhone 14N 48/49 |
| Power, hp (hp) | 2,400 | 1,160 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 500 | 285 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 156 | 120 |
| Travel range (km) | 4,811 | 1,098 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 7,620 | 3,962 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 5.44 | 3.61 |
| Take off distance (m) | 1,800 | 850 |
| Landing distance (m) | 1,200 | 600 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 44,100 | 43,000 |
| Max payload (kg) | 12,700 | 12,000 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 17,875 | 10,739 |
| Baggage volume (m³) | 15.1 | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 68 | 13 |
| Cabin height (m) | 2.1 | - |
| Cabin width (m) | 3 | - |
| Exterior length (m) | 30.6 | 28.2 |
| Tail height (m) | 8.6 | 10.15 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 3.1 | 3.7 |
| Wing span (m) | 35.8 | 55.2 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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