Lockheed F-104 Starfighter vs. Douglas DC-8

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Lockheed F-104 Starfighter versus Douglas DC-8
16.69 m 54 ft 9 in length 57.10 m 187 ft 4 in
4.11 m 13 ft 6 in height 16.84 m 55 ft 3 in
6.68 m 21 ft 11 in wingspan 45.24 m 148 ft 5 in
1 Turbojet Engine engines 4 x Pratt & Whitney JT3D turbofan engines
46.7 / 71.2 kN (dry/with Afterburner) thrust per engine Approximately 17,000 lbf per engine
46.7 / 71.2 kN (dry/with Afterburner) total thrust Approximately 68,000 lbf total
13,500 kg 29,800 lb MTOW 158,760 kg 350,000 lb
1,200 km 648 nm range 11,918 km 6,437 nm
510 mph 821 km/h cruise speed 900 km/h 559 mph
capacity Up to 259 passengers
rotor diameter
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.