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Comparison of Airbus A340-300 and Douglas DC-8-51 [S]ave

Attribute
Airbus A340-300 ×
Douglas DC-8-51 ×
General
ManufacturerAirbusDouglas Aircraft Co.
ModelAirbus A340-300Douglas DC-8-51
CountryFranceUnited States
Manufactured from (year)19931961
Manufactured to (year)20111972
TypeJumbo Passenger JetsMid Size Passenger Jets
IcaoA343DC85
Performance
Engine4x 4 X CFM International CFM564x JT3D-3B
Power, lbf (lbf)34,00018,000
AvionicsThales – Smiths Avionics-
Max cruise speed (km/h)870895
Approach speed (km/h)-254
Travel range (km)13,52010,843
Fuel economy (km/l)0.093-
Service ceiling (m)12,49710,668
Rate of climb (m/sec)28.966.6
Take off distance (m)2,7653,000
Landing distance (m)1,8302,000
Weights
Max take off weight (kg)250,836147,420
Max landing weight (kg)174,17998,431
Max payload (kg)39,46323,467
Fuel tank capacity (l)147,85888,552
Baggage volume (m³)23039.4
Dimensions
Seats29189
Seats - business class267-
Cabin height (m)2.542.21
Cabin width (m)5.283.51
Cabin length (m)50.3531.2
Exterior length (m)63.645.93
Tail height (m)16.9913.28
Fuselage diameter (m)5.643.73
Wing span (m)60.343.4
Wing tipsCanted WingletsNo Winglets



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