Douglas DC-8-61 vs. Boeing B-52 Stratofortress
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Douglas DC-8-61 |
versus |
Boeing B-52 Stratofortress |
57.0 m |
187 ft 0 in |
length |
48.5 m |
159 ft 2 in |
13.1 m |
43 ft |
height |
12.4 m |
40 ft 8 in |
45.24 m |
148 ft 5 in |
wingspan |
56.4 m |
185 ft |
4x P&W JT3D-3B Turbofan |
engines |
8 Pratt & Whitney TF33-P-3/103 engines |
18,000 pound-force |
thrust per engine |
17,000 lbf |
72,000 pound-force |
total thrust |
136,000 lbf |
147,400 kg |
325,000 lb |
MTOW |
221,000 kg |
487,000 lb |
3,200 nm |
5,926 km |
range |
8,800 mi |
7,648 nm |
483 knots |
282 mph |
cruise speed |
442 knots |
258 mph |
180 to 220 passengers in a mixed-class seating |
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.