Boeing B-52 Stratofortress vs. Douglas DC-8

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Boeing B-52 Stratofortress versus Douglas DC-8
48.5 m 159 ft 2 in length 57.10 m 187 ft 4 in
12.4 m 40 ft 8 in height 16.84 m 55 ft 3 in
56.4 m 185 ft wingspan 45.24 m 148 ft 5 in
8 Pratt & Whitney TF33-P-3/103 engines engines 4 x Pratt & Whitney JT3D turbofan engines
17,000 lbf thrust per engine Approximately 17,000 lbf per engine
136,000 lbf total thrust Approximately 68,000 lbf total
221,000 kg 487,000 lb MTOW 158,760 kg 350,000 lb
8,800 mi 7,648 nm range 11,918 km 6,437 nm
442 knots 258 mph cruise speed 900 km/h 559 mph
capacity Up to 259 passengers
rotor diameter
rate of climb
Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.