Bell P-39 Airacobra vs. Douglas DC-8

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Bell P-39 Airacobra versus Douglas DC-8
9.14 m 30 ft 2 in length 57.10 m 187 ft 4 in
3.78 m 12 ft 5 in height 16.84 m 55 ft 3 in
10.36 m 34 ft wingspan 45.24 m 148 ft 5 in
1 × Allison V-1710-85 liquid-cooled V-12 engines 4 x Pratt & Whitney JT3D turbofan engines
1,200 hp thrust per engine Approximately 17,000 lbf per engine
1,200 hp total thrust Approximately 68,000 lbf total
3,810 kg 8,400 lb MTOW 158,760 kg 350,000 lb
525 mi 457 nm range 11,918 km 6,437 nm
200 mph 322 km/h cruise speed 900 km/h 559 mph
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.