Boeing 737-500 vs. Douglas DC-8-61

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Boeing 737-500 versus Douglas DC-8-61
31.01 m 101 ft 9 in length 57.0 m 187 ft 0 in
11.12 m 36 ft 6 in height 13.1 m 43 ft
28.88 m 94 ft 9 in wingspan 45.24 m 148 ft 5 in
2x CFM56-3B1 Turbofan engines 4x P&W JT3D-3B Turbofan
20,100 pound-force thrust per engine 18,000 pound-force
40,200 pound-force total thrust 72,000 pound-force
60,555 kg 133,500 lb MTOW 147,400 kg 325,000 lb
2,950 nm 5,466 km range 3,200 nm 5,926 km
492 knots 285 mph cruise speed 483 knots 282 mph
108 / 122 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.