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Comparison of Boeing 747SP and Douglas DC-8-51 [S]ave

Attribute
Boeing 747SP ×
Douglas DC-8-51 ×
General
ManufacturerBoeingDouglas Aircraft Co.
ModelBoeing 747SPDouglas DC-8-51
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Manufactured from (year)19731961
Manufactured to (year)19891972
TypeJumbo Passenger JetsMid Size Passenger Jets
IcaoB74SDC85
Performance
Engine4x Pratt & Whitney JT9D4x JT3D-3B
Power, lbf (lbf)48,75018,000
AvionicsRockwell Collins-
Max cruise speed (km/h)1,000895
Approach speed (km/h)254254
Travel range (km)12,31610,843
Service ceiling (m)13,74610,668
Rate of climb (m/sec)10.166.6
Take off distance (m)2,8203,000
Landing distance (m)1,6002,000
Weights
Max take off weight (kg)315,700147,420
Max landing weight (kg)204,10098,431
Max payload (kg)33,13623,467
Fuel tank capacity (l)190,63388,552
Baggage volume (m³)-39.4
Dimensions
Seats276189
Cabin height (m)2.412.21
Cabin width (m)6.13.51
Cabin length (m)53.931.2
Exterior length (m)56.345.93
Tail height (m)20.0613.28
Fuselage diameter (m)63.73
Wing span (m)59.643.4
Wing tipsSmall WingletsNo Winglets



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