Douglas C-47 Skytrain vs Tecnam P92: Specs Compared

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Douglas C-47 Skytrain — licensed reference photograph

ASupport aircraft

Douglas C-47 Skytrain

Military transport aircraft

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Airwolfhound · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source ↗ · Modified

BSupport aircraft

Tecnam P92

family of two-seat, high-wing , light aircraft

First system

Second system

At a glance

Side by side

Length comparisonOne shared metre scale

Douglas C-47 SkytrainC-47B-DK · Length

19.43 m

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Tecnam P92P92 Echo MkII · Length

6.4 m

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Lengths retain their source configuration and measurement scope.

Measured figures

Head to head

14 of 105 rows sourced on both sides

19.43mC-47B-DK · Length

6.4mP92 Echo MkII · Length

LengthScopes differ

All recorded figures & sources

19.43 m

C-47B-DK · Length

Single source

63 ft 9 in (19.43 m)^[source]

6.4 m

P92 Echo MkII · Length

Single source

Configuration

Details

Douglas C-47 Skytrain and Tecnam P92 configuration
Specification	Douglas C-47 Skytrain	Tecnam P92
Type	Military transport aircraft^[source]	Two-seat ultralight monoplane^[source]
National origin	United States^[source]	Italy^[source]
Manufacturer	Douglas Aircraft Company^[source]	Tecnam^[source]
Status	In service^[source]	In production

Primary users	United States Army Air Forces Royal Air Force United States Navy Royal Canadian Air Force See operators^[source]	—

Number built	10,174^[source]	—

First flight	23 December 1941 ( 1941-12-23 )^[source]	14 March 1993^[source]

Developed from	Douglas DC-3^[source]	—

Variants	Douglas XCG-17 Douglas AC-47 Spooky Douglas R4D-8^[source]	—

Capacity	28 troops or 6,000 lb (2,700 kg) of cargo^[source]	—

Airfoil	root: NACA 2215 ; tip: NACA 2206^[source]	—

Propellers	3-bladed constant-speed propellers^[source]	2-bladed Sensenich^[source]

Time to altitude	10,000 ft (3,000 m) in 9 minutes 30 seconds^[source]	—

Wing loading	26.3 lb/sq ft (128 kg/m 2 )^[source]	—

Power/mass	0.0926 hp/lb (0.1522 kW/kg)^[source]	—

Designer	—	Luigi Pascale^[source]

Fuel capacity	—	90 L (24 US gal; 20 imp gal) total with 80 L (21 US gal; 18 imp gal) usable^[source]

Stall speed	—	72 km/h (45 mph, 39 kn) flaps down^[source]

Take-off run	—	214 m (702 ft)^[source]

Landing run	—	154 m (505 ft)^[source]

Take-Off Distance	—	369 m (1,211 ft)^[source]

Role	—	family of two-seat, high-wing , light aircraft^[source]

Source measurement	—	Today, the P92 Echo MkII, features a strut-braced high wing, fixed tricycle landing gear, and side-by-side seating. Its airframe is primarily metal, with a composite (carbon‑fibre) fuselage, while earlier versions had all‑metal construction. It is powered by Rotax 912ULS series engines with 100 hp. The P92 Echo MkII has a published stall speed of approximately 39 knots (72 km/h) with full flaps, and a take-off distance of 1211ft (369 metres).^[source]Tecnam P92 · Lead; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage The P92 prototype conducted its maiden flight on 14 March 1993 in Capua and shortly after debuted at the Bassano del Grappa Air Show. The P92 progressively entered service with a wide range of flying clubs and pilot training institutions. Throughout its development, Tecnam released multiple versions, such as the P92-J, P92 Echo Super, P92 Eaglet, and P92 MkII, each incorporating gradual upgrades in avionics, aerodynamics, construction materials (including the introduction of composite fuselages), and cockpit ergonomics. As reported by aviation journalist Dan Johnson, by 2018 more than 2,500 units had been delivered globally, making the P92 Tecnam’s most produced aircraft to date.^[source]Tecnam P92 · Development; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage The aircraft is powered by a 100 hp Rotax 912ULS four-stroke engine in tractor configuration, and is equipped with a fixed-pitch propeller. According to published specifications, the Echo MkII has a stall speed of approximately 39 knots (72 km/h) with full flaps and a take-off distance of 1,211 ft (369 m) under standard atmospheric conditions.^[source]Tecnam P92 · Design; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage The P92 Echo MkII is available in different configurations to comply with both European ultralight regulations (MTOW 472.5 kg) and US light-sport aircraft (LSA) standards (MTOW up to 600 kg). It is included in the list of FAA-accepted Special Light-Sport Aircraft (S-LSA) and is certified under various national civil aviation authorities.^[source]Tecnam P92 · Design; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage An upgraded version of the P92-J with 100 hp (75 kW) Rotax 912S . Changes include shortened wings, metal flaps, redesigned engine cowling and fairings.^[source]Tecnam P92 · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Available with 80 hp (60 kW) Rotax 912UL or 100 hp (75 kW) Rotax 912ULS engine.^[source]Tecnam P92 · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Redesigned wings, engine cowling, windshield and fairing to reduce drag. Available with 81 hp (60 kW) Rotax 912U or 100 hp (75 kW) Rotax 912S .^[source]Tecnam P92 · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage With 100 hp (75 kW) Rotax 912ULS .^[source]Tecnam P92 · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage An upgraded version of the Echo. Available with 81 hp (60 kW) Rotax 912U .^[source]Tecnam P92 · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Fuselage redesigned, shorter wingspan, retractable landing gear. With 100 hp (75 kW) Rotax 912S engine.^[source]Tecnam P92 · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage 100 hp (75 kW) Rotax 912 engine, adds winglets to improve aerodynamic efficiency^[source]Tecnam P92 · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Tricycle landing gear equipped version with a gross weight of 500 kg (1,102 lb)^[source]Tecnam P92 · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Length: 6.4 m (21 ft 0 in)^[source]Tecnam P92 · Specifications (P92 Echo MkII); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Wingspan: 8.7 m (28 ft 7 in)^[source]Tecnam P92 · Specifications (P92 Echo MkII); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Height: 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in)^[source]Tecnam P92 · Specifications (P92 Echo MkII); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Empty weight: 356 kg (785 lb)^[source]Tecnam P92 · Specifications (P92 Echo MkII); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Max takeoff weight: 600 kg (1,323 lb)^[source]Tecnam P92 · Specifications (P92 Echo MkII); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 912ULS 4-cylinder air-cooled horizontally-opposed piston engine, 73.5 kW (98.6 hp)^[source]Tecnam P92 · Specifications (P92 Echo MkII); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Maximum speed: 213 km/h (132 mph, 115 kn) Max cruise speed TAS^[source]Tecnam P92 · Specifications (P92 Echo MkII); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Stall speed: 72 km/h (45 mph, 39 kn) flaps down^[source]Tecnam P92 · Specifications (P92 Echo MkII); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Range: 1,296 km (805 mi, 700 nmi)^[source]Tecnam P92 · Specifications (P92 Echo MkII); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Rate of climb: 4.9 m/s (960 ft/min)^[source]Tecnam P92 · Specifications (P92 Echo MkII); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Take-off run: 214 m (702 ft)^[source]Tecnam P92 · Specifications (P92 Echo MkII); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Landing run: 154 m (505 ft)^[source]Tecnam P92 · Specifications (P92 Echo MkII); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Take-Off Distance: 369 m (1,211 ft)^[source]Tecnam P92 · Specifications (P92 Echo MkII); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Source measurement

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Today, the P92 Echo MkII, features a strut-braced high wing, fixed tricycle landing gear, and side-by-side seating. Its airframe is primarily metal, with a composite (carbon‑fibre) fuselage, while earlier versions had all‑metal construction. It is powered by Rotax 912ULS series engines with 100 hp. The P92 Echo MkII has a published stall speed of approximately 39 knots (72 km/h) with full flaps, and a take-off distance of 1211ft (369 metres).^[source]Tecnam P92 · Lead; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The P92 prototype conducted its maiden flight on 14 March 1993 in Capua and shortly after debuted at the Bassano del Grappa Air Show. The P92 progressively entered service with a wide range of flying clubs and pilot training institutions. Throughout its development, Tecnam released multiple versions, such as the P92-J, P92 Echo Super, P92 Eaglet, and P92 MkII, each incorporating gradual upgrades in avionics, aerodynamics, construction materials (including the introduction of composite fuselages), and cockpit ergonomics. As reported by aviation journalist Dan Johnson, by 2018 more than 2,500 units had been delivered globally, making the P92 Tecnam’s most produced aircraft to date.^[source]Tecnam P92 · Development; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The aircraft is powered by a 100 hp Rotax 912ULS four-stroke engine in tractor configuration, and is equipped with a fixed-pitch propeller. According to published specifications, the Echo MkII has a stall speed of approximately 39 knots (72 km/h) with full flaps and a take-off distance of 1,211 ft (369 m) under standard atmospheric conditions.^[source]Tecnam P92 · Design; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The P92 Echo MkII is available in different configurations to comply with both European ultralight regulations (MTOW 472.5 kg) and US light-sport aircraft (LSA) standards (MTOW up to 600 kg). It is included in the list of FAA-accepted Special Light-Sport Aircraft (S-LSA) and is certified under various national civil aviation authorities.^[source]Tecnam P92 · Design; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

An upgraded version of the P92-J with 100 hp (75 kW) Rotax 912S . Changes include shortened wings, metal flaps, redesigned engine cowling and fairings.^[source]Tecnam P92 · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Available with 80 hp (60 kW) Rotax 912UL or 100 hp (75 kW) Rotax 912ULS engine.^[source]Tecnam P92 · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Redesigned wings, engine cowling, windshield and fairing to reduce drag. Available with 81 hp (60 kW) Rotax 912U or 100 hp (75 kW) Rotax 912S .^[source]Tecnam P92 · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

With 100 hp (75 kW) Rotax 912ULS .^[source]Tecnam P92 · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

An upgraded version of the Echo. Available with 81 hp (60 kW) Rotax 912U .^[source]Tecnam P92 · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Fuselage redesigned, shorter wingspan, retractable landing gear. With 100 hp (75 kW) Rotax 912S engine.^[source]Tecnam P92 · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

100 hp (75 kW) Rotax 912 engine, adds winglets to improve aerodynamic efficiency^[source]Tecnam P92 · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Tricycle landing gear equipped version with a gross weight of 500 kg (1,102 lb)^[source]Tecnam P92 · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Length: 6.4 m (21 ft 0 in)^[source]Tecnam P92 · Specifications (P92 Echo MkII); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Wingspan: 8.7 m (28 ft 7 in)^[source]Tecnam P92 · Specifications (P92 Echo MkII); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Height: 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in)^[source]Tecnam P92 · Specifications (P92 Echo MkII); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Empty weight: 356 kg (785 lb)^[source]Tecnam P92 · Specifications (P92 Echo MkII); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Max takeoff weight: 600 kg (1,323 lb)^[source]Tecnam P92 · Specifications (P92 Echo MkII); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 912ULS 4-cylinder air-cooled horizontally-opposed piston engine, 73.5 kW (98.6 hp)^[source]Tecnam P92 · Specifications (P92 Echo MkII); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Maximum speed: 213 km/h (132 mph, 115 kn) Max cruise speed TAS^[source]Tecnam P92 · Specifications (P92 Echo MkII); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Stall speed: 72 km/h (45 mph, 39 kn) flaps down^[source]Tecnam P92 · Specifications (P92 Echo MkII); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Range: 1,296 km (805 mi, 700 nmi)^[source]Tecnam P92 · Specifications (P92 Echo MkII); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Rate of climb: 4.9 m/s (960 ft/min)^[source]Tecnam P92 · Specifications (P92 Echo MkII); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Take-off run: 214 m (702 ft)^[source]Tecnam P92 · Specifications (P92 Echo MkII); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Landing run: 154 m (505 ft)^[source]Tecnam P92 · Specifications (P92 Echo MkII); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Take-Off Distance: 369 m (1,211 ft)^[source]Tecnam P92 · Specifications (P92 Echo MkII); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

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