Boeing 747-400ERF vs. Douglas DC-8
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Boeing 747-400ERF |
versus |
Douglas DC-8 |
70.67 m |
232 ft 0 in |
length |
57.10 m |
187 ft 4 in |
19.33 m |
63 ft 5 in |
height |
16.84 m |
55 ft 3 in |
64.44 m |
211 ft 5 in |
wingspan |
45.24 m |
148 ft 5 in |
4 x Pratt & Whitney PW4056 turbofan engines |
engines |
4 x Pratt & Whitney JT3D turbofan engines |
Approximately 56,750 lbf |
thrust per engine |
Approximately 17,000 lbf per engine |
Approximately 227,000 lbf |
total thrust |
Approximately 68,000 lbf total |
412,769 kg |
910,000 lb |
MTOW |
158,760 kg |
350,000 lb |
7,260 km |
3,920 nm |
range |
11,918 km |
6,437 nm |
933 km/h |
580 mph |
cruise speed |
900 km/h |
559 mph |
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capacity |
Up to 259 passengers |
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.