| Attribute | Short Belfast × | Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Short Brothers | Lockheed Martin Aeronautics |
| Model | Short Belfast | Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation |
| Country | United Kingdom | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1964 | 1951 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1968 | 1958 |
| Type | Cargo Airplanes | Passenger Turbo Props |
| Icao | BELF | L1049 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 4x Rolls-Royce Tyne | 4x Wright R-3350 972-TC-18DA-1 Duplex-Cyclone |
| Power, hp (hp) | 5,730 | 3,250 |
| Avionics | EKCO E190 weather radar | - |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 541 | 544 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 172 | 213 |
| Travel range (km) | 8,536 | 8,297 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 9,144 | 7,833 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 5.38 | 5.59 |
| Take off distance (m) | 1,770 | 1,400 |
| Landing distance (m) | 1,065 | 1,400 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 104,330 | 54,431 |
| Max landing weight (kg) | 67,499 | 46,031 |
| Max payload (kg) | 34,000 | 16,000 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 36,885 | 24,794 |
| Baggage volume (m³) | 311.5 | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | - | 16 |
| Cabin length (m) | 23 | - |
| Exterior length (m) | 41.58 | 34.6 |
| Tail height (m) | 14.33 | 7.54 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 5.5 | 3.7 |
| Wing span (m) | 48.42 | 37.5 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |