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

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Boeing 747-400ER versus Douglas DC-8-61
64.44 m 211 ft 4 in length 57.0 m 187 ft 0 in
19.4 m 63 ft 8 in height 13.1 m 43 ft
70.6 m 231 ft 8 in wingspan 45.24 m 148 ft 5 in
4 engines 4x P&W JT3D-3B Turbofan
258 kN (R-R RB211-524 G/H) or 252.4 kN (P&W PW4056) thrust per engine 18,000 pound-force
1032 kN (R-R RB211-524 G/H) or 1009.6 kN (P&W PW4056) total thrust 72,000 pound-force
396,895 kg 875,300 lb MTOW 147,400 kg 325,000 lb
14,205 km 7,671 nm range 3,200 nm 5,926 km
939 km/h 584 mph cruise speed 483 knots 282 mph
416 passengers 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.