Boeing 747-400 vs. Douglas DC-8-61

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Boeing 747-400 versus Douglas DC-8-61
70.56 m 231 ft 10 in length 57.0 m 187 ft 0 in
19.3 m 63 ft 4 in height 13.1 m 43 ft
59.49 m 195 ft 4 in wingspan 45.24 m 148 ft 5 in
Pratt & Whitney PW4000, General Electric CF6 -80C2 or Rolls-Royce RB211 -524G/H engines 4x P&W JT3D-3B Turbofan
Around 60,000 to 70,000 pounds thrust per engine 18,000 pound-force
Around 240,000 to 280,000 pounds total thrust 72,000 pound-force
396,834 kg 875,000 lb MTOW 147,400 kg 325,000 lb
13,492 km 7,285 nmi range 3,200 nm 5,926 km
939 km/h 584 mph cruise speed 483 knots 282 mph
Typically accommodates 416 passengers in a three-class layout 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.