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

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Boeing 737-900ER versus Douglas DC-8-61
42.1 m 138 ft 2 in length 57.0 m 187 ft 0 in
12.57 m 41 ft 3 in height 13.1 m 43 ft
35.8 m 117 ft 5 in wingspan 45.24 m 148 ft 5 in
2x CFM56-7B24/26/27 Turbofan engines 4x P&W JT3D-3B Turbofan
28,400 pound-force thrust per engine 18,000 pound-force
56,800 pound-force total thrust 72,000 pound-force
85,139 kg 187,800 lb MTOW 147,400 kg 325,000 lb
3,235 nm 5,990 km range 3,200 nm 5,926 km
510 knots 296 mph cruise speed 483 knots 282 mph
178 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.