Airbus A330-300 vs. Douglas DC-8-61

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Airbus A330-300 versus Douglas DC-8-61
63.66 m 208 ft 9 in length 57.0 m 187 ft 0 in
16.79 m 55 ft 1 in height 13.1 m 43 ft
60.3 m 197 ft 9 in wingspan 45.24 m 148 ft 5 in
General Electric CF6-80E, Pratt & Whitney PW4000 series, Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engines 4x P&W JT3D-3B Turbofan
311.4 kN (Pratt & Whitney PW4170), 304.7 kN (General Electric CF6-80E1A3), 316.3 kN (Rolls-Royce Trent 772C-60) thrust per engine 18,000 pound-force
Depends on the engine type total thrust 72,000 pound-force
242,000 kg 533,600 lb MTOW 147,400 kg 325,000 lb
11,750 km 6,346 nm range 3,200 nm 5,926 km
900 km/h 559 mph cruise speed 483 knots 282 mph
250-290 capacity 180 to 220 passengers in a mixed-class seating
rotor diameter
rate of climb
Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.