Messerschmitt Me 262 vs. Douglas DC-8

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Messerschmitt Me 262 versus Douglas DC-8
10.60 m 34 ft 9 in length 57.10 m 187 ft 4 in
3.84 m 12 ft 7 in height 16.84 m 55 ft 3 in
12.48 m 41 ft wingspan 45.24 m 148 ft 5 in
2 Turbojet Engines engines 4 x Pratt & Whitney JT3D turbofan engines
8.8 kN thrust per engine Approximately 17,000 lbf per engine
17.6 kN total thrust Approximately 68,000 lbf total
6,400 kg 14,100 lb MTOW 158,760 kg 350,000 lb
1,050 km 567 nm range 11,918 km 6,437 nm
870 km/h 540 mph cruise speed 900 km/h 559 mph
capacity Up to 259 passengers
rotor diameter
rate of climb
Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.