Douglas DC-8 vs. Piper PA-18 Super Cub
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Douglas DC-8 |
versus |
Piper PA-18 Super Cub |
57.10 m |
187 ft 4 in |
length |
6.76 m |
22 ft 2 in |
16.84 m |
55 ft 3 in |
height |
2.03 m |
6 ft 8 in |
45.24 m |
148 ft 5 in |
wingspan |
10.74 m |
35 ft 3 in |
4 x Pratt & Whitney JT3D turbofan engines |
engines |
1 x Lycoming O-320 series engine |
Approximately 17,000 lbf per engine |
thrust per engine |
150 to 160 horsepower (112 to 119 kW) |
Approximately 68,000 lbf total |
total thrust |
150 to 160 horsepower (112 to 119 kW) |
158,760 kg |
350,000 lb |
MTOW |
793 kg |
1,749 lb |
11,918 km |
6,437 nm |
range |
470 km |
254 nm |
900 km/h |
559 mph |
cruise speed |
140 km/h |
87 mph |
Up to 259 passengers |
capacity |
1-2 passengers |
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.