Comparison of Airbus A340-600 and McDonnell Douglas DC-8-72 [S]ave
| Attribute |  McDonnell Douglas DC-8-72 × |  Airbus A340-600 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas | Airbus |
| Model | McDonnell Douglas DC-8-72 | Airbus A340-600 |
| Country | United States | France |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1969 | 2006 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1988 | 2011 |
| Type | Mid Size Passenger Jets | Jumbo Passenger Jets |
| Icao | DC87 | A346 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 4x CFM 56-2 C6 | 4x 4 X Rolls Royce Trent 556 |
| Power, lbf (lbf) | 34,000 | 61,902 |
| Avionics | Dual Collins VHF 21D, HF 628T-1 , TDR-94D | Thales – Smiths Avionics |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 904 | 889 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 269 | 250 |
| Travel range (km) | 18,150 | 14,449 |
| Fuel economy (km/l) | - | 0.068 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 12,802 | 12,634 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 11.18 | 28.96 |
| Take off distance (m) | 3,050 | 3,140 |
| Landing distance (m) | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 152,000 | 344,730 |
| Max landing weight (kg) | 113,395 | 240,404 |
| Max payload (kg) | 19,000 | 62,300 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 91,891 | 204,499 |
| Baggage volume (m³) | 45.7 | 207.6 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 189 | 475 |
| Seats - business class | - | 38 |
| Cabin height (m) | 2.21 | 2.54 |
| Cabin width (m) | 3.51 | 5.28 |
| Cabin length (m) | 42.49 | 60.98 |
| Exterior length (m) | 48 | 75.36 |
| 1↑Tail height (m) | 13.1 | 17.93 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 3.74 | 5.64 |
| Wing span (m) | 42.3 | 63.45 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | Canted Winglets |
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