Douglas DC-8-61 vs. Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress

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Douglas DC-8-61 versus Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
57.0 m 187 ft 0 in length 22.56 m 74 ft 0 in
13.1 m 43 ft height 5.82 m 19 ft 1 in
45.24 m 148 ft 5 in wingspan 31.62 m 103 ft 9 in
4x P&W JT3D-3B Turbofan engines 4 Wright R-1820-97 Cyclone Turbosupercharged radial engines
18,000 pound-force thrust per engine 1,200 horsepower
72,000 pound-force total thrust 4,800 horsepower
147,400 kg 325,000 lb MTOW 29,484 kg 65,000 lb
3,200 nm 5,926 km range 2,000 mi 1,739 nm
483 knots 282 mph cruise speed 226 mph 364 km/h
180 to 220 passengers in a mixed-class seating capacity
rotor diameter
rate of climb
Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.