Fairey Gannet vs. Douglas DC-8
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Fairey Gannet |
versus |
Douglas DC-8 |
10.87 m |
35 ft 8 in |
length |
57.10 m |
187 ft 4 in |
3.76 m |
12 ft 4 in |
height |
16.84 m |
55 ft 3 in |
13.87 m |
45 ft 6 in |
wingspan |
45.24 m |
148 ft 5 in |
1 x Bristol Pegasus XVIII radial engine |
engines |
4 x Pratt & Whitney JT3D turbofan engines |
Approximately 690 hp (515 kW) |
thrust per engine |
Approximately 17,000 lbf per engine |
Approximately 690 hp (515 kW) |
total thrust |
Approximately 68,000 lbf total |
7,005 lb |
3,178 kg |
MTOW |
158,760 kg |
350,000 lb |
840 km |
454 nm |
range |
11,918 km |
6,437 nm |
139 mph |
224 km/h |
cruise speed |
900 km/h |
559 mph |
Pilot, Observer, and Air Gunner |
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.