Airbus A340-600 vs. Douglas DC-8-61
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Airbus A340-600 |
versus |
Douglas DC-8-61 |
75.36 m |
247 ft 3 in |
length |
57.0 m |
187 ft 0 in |
17.93 m |
58 ft 10 in |
height |
13.1 m |
43 ft |
63.45 m |
208 ft 2 in |
wingspan |
45.24 m |
148 ft 5 in |
4 x Rolls-Royce Trent 556 |
engines |
4x P&W JT3D-3B Turbofan |
56,000 lbs |
thrust per engine |
18,000 pound-force |
224,000 lbs |
total thrust |
72,000 pound-force |
380,000 kg |
837,800 lb |
MTOW |
147,400 kg |
325,000 lb |
14,450 km |
7,804 nm |
range |
3,200 nm |
5,926 km |
890 km/h |
553 mph |
cruise speed |
483 knots |
282 mph |
320-370 |
capacity |
180 to 220 passengers in a mixed-class seating |
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.