Taylorcraft L-2 Grasshopper vs. Douglas DC-8

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Taylorcraft L-2 Grasshopper versus Douglas DC-8
6.89 m 22 ft 7 in length 57.10 m 187 ft 4 in
2.13 m 7 ft height 16.84 m 55 ft 3 in
10.67 m 35 ft wingspan 45.24 m 148 ft 5 in
1 x Continental O-170-3 piston engine engines 4 x Pratt & Whitney JT3D turbofan engines
Approximately 65 hp thrust per engine Approximately 17,000 lbf per engine
Approximately 65 hp total thrust Approximately 68,000 lbf total
1,220 lb 553 kg MTOW 158,760 kg 350,000 lb
306 km 165 nm range 11,918 km 6,437 nm
65 mph 105 km/h cruise speed 900 km/h 559 mph
Pilot and observer 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.