Boeing 787-8 vs. Douglas DC-8-61

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Boeing 787-8 versus Douglas DC-8-61
57.0 m 187 ft 0 in length 57.0 m 187 ft 0 in
17 m 55 ft 9 in height 13.1 m 43 ft
60 m 196 ft 1 wingspan 45.24 m 148 ft 5 in
GEnx-1B / Trent 1000 engines 4x P&W JT3D-3B Turbofan
265.1 kN (59600 lbf) for Trent 1000-E, 321.6 kN (72300 lbf) for GEnx-1B70 thrust per engine 18,000 pound-force
2 * 265.1 kN (59600 lbf) for Trent 1000-E, 2 * 321.6 kN (72300 lbf) for GEnx-1B70 total thrust 72,000 pound-force
227,930 kg 502,500 lb MTOW 147,400 kg 325,000 lb
13,530 km 7,305 nmi range 3,200 nm 5,926 km
652 mph 1,050 kph cruise speed 483 knots 282 mph
248 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.