Airbus A320-200 vs. Douglas DC-8

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Airbus A320-200 versus Douglas DC-8
38.7 m 127 ft 0 in length 57.10 m 187 ft 4 in
17.4 m 57 ft 1 in height 16.84 m 55 ft 3 in
35.8 m 117 ft 5 in wingspan 45.24 m 148 ft 5 in
Choice between Pratt & Whitney GTF™ and the LEAP-1A from CFM International engines 4 x Pratt & Whitney JT3D turbofan engines
Between 21,000 - 33,000 lbf thrust per engine Approximately 17,000 lbf per engine
Between 42,000 - 66,000 lbf total thrust Approximately 68,000 lbf total
77,000 kg 169,800 lb MTOW 158,760 kg 350,000 lb
5,700 km 3,078 nm range 11,918 km 6,437 nm
530 mph 853 km/h cruise speed 900 km/h 559 mph
Typically between 140-180 passengers capacity Up to 259 passengers
rotor diameter
rate of climb
Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.