Douglas SBD Dauntless vs. Douglas DC-8
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Douglas SBD Dauntless |
versus |
Douglas DC-8 |
15.24 m |
50 ft 0 in |
length |
57.10 m |
187 ft 4 in |
5.64 m |
18 ft 6 in |
height |
16.84 m |
55 ft 3 in |
21.34 m |
70 ft |
wingspan |
45.24 m |
148 ft 5 in |
2x Pratt & Whitney R-2800-71 Double Wasp |
engines |
4 x Pratt & Whitney JT3D turbofan engines |
2,000 horsepower |
thrust per engine |
Approximately 17,000 lbf per engine |
4,000 horsepower |
total thrust |
Approximately 68,000 lbf total |
10,150 kg |
22,400 lb |
MTOW |
158,760 kg |
350,000 lb |
2,300 km |
1,200 nmi |
range |
11,918 km |
6,437 nm |
231 knots |
135 mph |
cruise speed |
900 km/h |
559 mph |
4,000 lbs (1,815 kg) of bombs |
capacity |
Up to 259 passengers |
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.