Comparison of Boeing 747 Supertanker and Douglas DC-8-53 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Boeing 747 Supertanker × |  Douglas DC-8-53 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Boeing | Douglas Aircraft Co. |
| Model | Boeing 747 Supertanker | Douglas DC-8-53 |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 2006 | 1961 |
| Manufactured to (year) | - | 1972 |
| Type | Aerial Firefighting | Mid Size Passenger Jets |
| Icao | GST | DC85 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 4x GE CF6-50E2 | 4x Pratt and Whitney JT3D-3B |
| Power, lbf (lbf) | 54,750 | 18,000 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 963 | 895 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 261 | 254 |
| Travel range (km) | 10,519 | 9,186 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 10,668 | 10,973 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 5.08 | 6.6 |
| Take off distance (m) | 2,400 | 3,000 |
| Landing distance (m) | 1,870 | 2,000 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 377,842 | 147,420 |
| Max landing weight (kg) | 255,826 | 108,860 |
| Max payload (kg) | 139,000 | 45,820 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 204,355 | 88,847 |
| Baggage volume (m³) | 74 | 39.4 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 4 | 189 |
| Cabin height (m) | - | 2.21 |
| Cabin width (m) | - | 3.5 |
| Cabin length (m) | - | 39 |
| Exterior length (m) | 70.7 | 45.9 |
| Tail height (m) | 19.6 | 13.21 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 6.5 | 3.74 |
| Wing span (m) | 59.6 | 43.4 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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