Boeing KC-97 Stratofreighter vs. Douglas DC-8

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Boeing KC-97 Stratofreighter versus Douglas DC-8
33.68 m 110 ft 6 in length 57.10 m 187 ft 4 in
11.58 m 38 ft height 16.84 m 55 ft 3 in
43.05 m 141 ft 3 in wingspan 45.24 m 148 ft 5 in
4 x Pratt & Whitney R-4360 Wasp Major radial engines engines 4 x Pratt & Whitney JT3D turbofan engines
3,000 to 4,300 hp (2,200 to 3,200 kW) thrust per engine Approximately 17,000 lbf per engine
12,000 to 17,200 hp (8,800 to 24,800 kW) total thrust Approximately 68,000 lbf total
73,000 kg 161,000 lb MTOW 158,760 kg 350,000 lb
3,700 km 1,998 nm range 11,918 km 6,437 nm
610 km/h 379 mph cruise speed 900 km/h 559 mph
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.