Douglas DC-8-61 vs. Douglas DC-6

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Douglas DC-8-61 versus Douglas DC-6
57.0 m 187 ft 0 in length 32.18 m 105 ft 7 in
13.1 m 43 ft height 8.94 m 29 ft 4 in
45.24 m 148 ft 5 in wingspan 35.81 m 117 ft 6 in
4x P&W JT3D-3B Turbofan engines 4 x Pratt & Whitney R-2800-CB17 radial engines
18,000 pound-force thrust per engine Approximately 2,500 hp per engine
72,000 pound-force total thrust Approximately 10,000 hp total
147,400 kg 325,000 lb MTOW 52,200 kg 115,100 lb
3,200 nm 5,926 km range 5,800 km 3,133 nm
483 knots 282 mph cruise speed 507 km/h 315 mph
180 to 220 passengers in a mixed-class seating capacity Up to 102 passengers
rotor diameter
rate of climb
Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.