Boeing 737-900 vs. Douglas DC-8-61

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Boeing 737-900 versus Douglas DC-8-61
42.1 m 138 ft 2 in length 57.0 m 187 ft 0 in
12.5 m 41 ft height 13.1 m 43 ft
35.8 m 117 ft 5 in wingspan 45.24 m 148 ft 5 in
2 x CFM-56 engines 4x P&W JT3D-3B Turbofan
27,000 pounds thrust per engine 18,000 pound-force
54,000 pounds total thrust 72,000 pound-force
79,015 kg 174,200 lb MTOW 147,400 kg 325,000 lb
4,522 km 2,442 nm range 3,200 nm 5,926 km
530 mph 853 km/h cruise speed 483 knots 282 mph
178 (2-class) 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.