Comparison of Fairchild C-123 Provider and Fairchild C-82 Packet

Attribute	Fairchild C-123 Provider ×	Fairchild C-82 Packet ×
General
Manufacturer	Fairchild	Fairchild
Model	Fairchild C-123 Provider	Fairchild C-82 Packet
Country	United States	United States
Manufactured from (year)	1949	1944
Manufactured to (year)	1970	1948
Type	Military Transport Planes	Military Transport Planes
Icao	C123	C82
Performance
Engine	4x 2x Pratt & Whitney R-2800-99W Double Wasp, 2x General Electric J85-GE-17 turbojet - 2850 lbf each -	2x Pratt & Whitney R-2800-85
Power, hp (hp)	2,500	2,100
Max cruise speed (km/h)	367	400
Approach speed (km/h)	154	-
Travel range (km)	2,158	6,241
Service ceiling (m)	8,839	8,230
Rate of climb (m/sec)	6.2	4.83
Take off distance (m)	550	245
Landing distance (m)	550	-
Weights
Max take off weight (kg)	27,216	24,545
Max payload (kg)	11,000	8,165
Fuel tank capacity (l)	8,941	9,842
Dimensions
Seats	6	42
Exterior length (m)	23.24	23.5
Tail height (m)	10.39	8.03
Fuselage diameter (m)	3.85	3
Wing span (m)	33.53	32.46
Wing tips	No Winglets	No Winglets