Comparison of Boeing 747-8 Freighter and McDonnell Douglas DC-8-73 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Boeing 747-8 Freighter × |  McDonnell Douglas DC-8-73 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Boeing | McDonnell Douglas |
| Model | Boeing 747-8 Freighter | McDonnell Douglas DC-8-73 |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 2008 | 1969 |
| Manufactured to (year) | - | 1988 |
| Type | Cargo Airplanes | Mid Size Passenger Jets |
| Icao | B748 | DC87 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 4x General Electric GEnx-2B67 | 4x CFM 56-2 C6 |
| Power, lbf (lbf) | 66,500 | 22,000 |
| Avionics | Rockwell Collins | Dual Collins VHF 21D, HF 628T-1 , TDR-94D |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 982 | 904 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 269 | 269 |
| Travel range (km) | 8,130 | 8,334 |
| Fuel economy (km/l) | 0.039 | - |
| Service ceiling (m) | 13,106 | 12,802 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 12.7 | 11.18 |
| Take off distance (m) | 3,292 | 3,050 |
| Landing distance (m) | 2,134 | 2,000 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 447,696 | 161,027 |
| Max landing weight (kg) | 346,091 | 124,739 |
| Max payload (kg) | 132,630 | 48,826 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 226,117 | 91,834 |
| Baggage volume (m³) | 859 | 70 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 2 | 259 |
| Cabin height (m) | 2.39 | 2.21 |
| Cabin width (m) | 6.1 | 3.5 |
| Cabin length (m) | 63.25 | 50 |
| Exterior length (m) | 76.24 | 57 |
| Tail height (m) | 19.56 | 13.1 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 6.5 | 3.74 |
| Wing span (m) | 68.4 | 43.4 |
| Wing tips | Raked Wingtips | No Winglets |
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