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Comparison of Boeing 707 and McDonnell Douglas DC-8-72
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McDonnell Douglas DC-8-72
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Boeing 707
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General
Manufacturer
McDonnell Douglas
Boeing
Model
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-72
Boeing 707
Country
United States
United States
Manufactured from (year)
1969
1956
Manufactured to (year)
1988
1978
Type
Mid Size Passenger Jets
Mid Size Passenger Jets
Icao
DC87
B707
Performance
Engine
4x CFM 56-2 C6
4x Pratt and Whitney PW JT3D-7
Power, lbf (lbf)
34,000
19,000
Avionics
Dual Collins VHF 21D, HF 628T-1 , TDR-94D
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Max cruise speed (km/h)
904
1,009
Approach speed (km/h)
269
194
Travel range (km)
18,150
92,600
Fuel economy (km/l)
-
0.078
Service ceiling (m)
12,802
13,106
Rate of climb (m/sec)
11.18
18.03
Take off distance (m)
3,050
3,048
Landing distance (m)
2,000
1,890
Weights
Max take off weight (kg)
152,000
151,500
Max landing weight (kg)
113,395
112,000
Max payload (kg)
19,000
40,000
Fuel tank capacity (l)
91,891
90,301
Baggage volume (m³)
45.7
50
Dimensions
Seats
189
194
Seats - business class
-
147
Cabin height (m)
2.21
2.19
Cabin width (m)
3.51
3.54
Cabin length (m)
42.49
34
Exterior length (m)
48
46.61
Tail height (m)
13.1
12.83
Fuselage diameter (m)
3.74
3.76
Wing span (m)
42.3
44.42
Wing tips
No Winglets
No Winglets
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