Douglas DC-8-61 vs. Boeing B-29 Superfortress

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Douglas DC-8-61 versus Boeing B-29 Superfortress
57.0 m 187 ft 0 in length 30.17 m 99 ft 0 in
13.1 m 43 ft height 9.02 m 29 ft 7 in
45.24 m 148 ft 5 in wingspan 43.06 m 141 ft 3 in
4x P&W JT3D-3B Turbofan engines 4 Wright R-3350s
18,000 pound-force thrust per engine 2,200 hp
72,000 pound-force total thrust 8,800 hp
147,400 kg 325,000 lb MTOW 63,502 kg 140,000 lb
3,200 nm 5,926 km range 3,700 mi 3,219 nm
483 knots 282 mph cruise speed 220 mph 354 km/h
180 to 220 passengers in a mixed-class seating capacity 20,000 lbs (9,100 kg) bomb load
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.