McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk vs. Douglas DC-8
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McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk |
versus |
Douglas DC-8 |
12.19 m |
40 ft 0 in |
length |
57.10 m |
187 ft 4 in |
4.57 m |
15 ft |
height |
16.84 m |
55 ft 3 in |
8.08 m |
26 ft 6 in |
wingspan |
45.24 m |
148 ft 5 in |
1x Pratt & Whitney J52-P-6A Jet |
engines |
4 x Pratt & Whitney JT3D turbofan engines |
8,500 pound-force |
thrust per engine |
Approximately 17,000 lbf per engine |
8,500 pound-force |
total thrust |
Approximately 68,000 lbf total |
11,113 kg |
24,500 lb |
MTOW |
158,760 kg |
350,000 lb |
3,222 km |
1,739 nm |
range |
11,918 km |
6,437 nm |
586 kts |
364 mph |
cruise speed |
900 km/h |
559 mph |
Up to 9,155 pounds of weapons on 5 hardpoints |
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.