Douglas DC-8-61 vs. English Electric Lightning

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Douglas DC-8-61 versus English Electric Lightning
57.0 m 187 ft 0 in length 16.84 m 55 ft 3 in
13.1 m 43 ft height 5.97 m 19 ft 7 in
45.24 m 148 ft 5 in wingspan 10.61 m 34 ft 1
4x P&W JT3D-3B Turbofan engines 2 Rolls-Royce Avon 301R afterburning turbojet engines
18,000 pound-force thrust per engine 56.4 kN dry thrust, 72.8 kN with afterburner
72,000 pound-force total thrust 112.8 kN dry thrust, 145.6 kN with afterburner
147,400 kg 325,000 lb MTOW 22,680 kg 50,000 lb
3,200 nm 5,926 km range 1,300 km 702 nm
483 knots 282 mph cruise speed Mach 2.0 2,470 km/h
180 to 220 passengers in a mixed-class seating capacity Single-seat
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.