Douglas DC-7 vs. Douglas DC-8

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Douglas DC-7 versus Douglas DC-8
34.00 m 111 ft 6 in length 57.10 m 187 ft 4 in
8.38 m 27 ft 6 in height 16.84 m 55 ft 3 in
35.8 m 117 ft 5 in wingspan 45.24 m 148 ft 5 in
4 x Wright R-3350 Duplex-Cyclone radial engines engines 4 x Pratt & Whitney JT3D turbofan engines
Approximately 3,400 hp per engine thrust per engine Approximately 17,000 lbf per engine
Approximately 13,600 hp total total thrust Approximately 68,000 lbf total
90,718 kg 200,000 lb MTOW 158,760 kg 350,000 lb
6,250 km 3,375 nm range 11,918 km 6,437 nm
507 km/h 315 mph cruise speed 900 km/h 559 mph
Up to 105 passengers capacity Up to 259 passengers
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rate of climb
Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.