McDonnell Douglas YC-15 vs Boeing YC-14
Top speed, range, size and history side by side. Each was built for its own job, so this shows how they differ, not which is better.
The McDonnell Douglas YC-15 is faster: 861 km/h against 811 km/h for the Boeing YC-14. The Boeing YC-14 flies further: 5,134 km against 3,689 km for the McDonnell Douglas YC-15. The Boeing YC-14 has the wider wingspan: 39.3 m against 33.6 m for the McDonnell Douglas YC-15. The Boeing YC-14 is heavier at takeoff: 114 tonnes against 99 tonnes for the McDonnell Douglas YC-15. The McDonnell Douglas YC-15 first flew in 1975, 1 year before the Boeing YC-14 (1976).
| McDonnell Douglas YC-15 | Boeing YC-14 |
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| Top speed | 861 km/h (535 mph) | 811 km/h (504 mph) |
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| Range | 3,689 km (2,292 miles) | 5,134 km (3,190 miles) |
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| Length | 37.9 m (124 ft) | 40.2 m (132 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 33.6 m (110 ft) | 39.3 m (129 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 99 t (219,137 lb) | 114 t (251,104 lb) |
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| First flight | 1975 | 1976 |
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| Crew and capacity | About 12 t of cargo from short runways | About 12 t of cargo from short runways |
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| Engines | 4 × Pratt & Whitney JT8D turbofan | 2 × General Electric CF6-50D turbofan |
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| Built by | McDonnell Douglas | Boeing |
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| Country | USA | USA |
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