Boeing B-29 Superfortress vs. Douglas DC-8

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Boeing B-29 Superfortress versus Douglas DC-8
30.17 m 99 ft 0 in length 57.10 m 187 ft 4 in
9.02 m 29 ft 7 in height 16.84 m 55 ft 3 in
43.06 m 141 ft 3 in wingspan 45.24 m 148 ft 5 in
4 Wright R-3350s engines 4 x Pratt & Whitney JT3D turbofan engines
2,200 hp thrust per engine Approximately 17,000 lbf per engine
8,800 hp total thrust Approximately 68,000 lbf total
63,502 kg 140,000 lb MTOW 158,760 kg 350,000 lb
3,700 mi 3,219 nm range 11,918 km 6,437 nm
220 mph 354 km/h cruise speed 900 km/h 559 mph
20,000 lbs (9,100 kg) bomb load 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.