Comparison of Boeing BBJ 787-800 and McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Boeing BBJ 787-800 × |  McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Boeing | McDonnell Douglas |
| Model | Boeing BBJ 787-800 | McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71 |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 2013 | 1969 |
| Manufactured to (year) | - | 1988 |
| Type | Heavy Business Jets | Mid Size Passenger Jets |
| Icao | B788 | DC87 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 or General Electric GEnx-1B | 4x CFM 56-2 C6 |
| Power, lbf (lbf) | 64,000 | 34,000 |
| Avionics | Rockwell Collins next Gen Avionics | Dual Collins VHF 21D, HF 628T-1 , TDR-94D |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 954 | 895 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 259 | 269 |
| Travel range (km) | 18,418 | 12,038 |
| Fuel economy (km/l) | 0.117 | - |
| Service ceiling (m) | 13,106 | 12,802 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 15.24 | 11.18 |
| Take off distance (m) | 2,800 | 3,505 |
| Landing distance (m) | 1,520 | 1,801 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 227,930 | 148,800 |
| Max landing weight (kg) | 172,365 | 108,864 |
| Max payload (kg) | 35,300 | 27,400 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 126,205 | 88,552 |
| Baggage volume (m³) | 138.2 | 71 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 45 | 259 |
| Cabin height (m) | 2.5 | 2.21 |
| Cabin width (m) | 5.49 | 3.51 |
| Cabin length (m) | 51 | 50.1 |
| Exterior length (m) | 56.72 | 57 |
| Tail height (m) | 16.92 | 13.1 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 5.77 | 3.74 |
| Wing span (m) | 60 | 45.24 |
| Wing tips | Raked Wingtips | No Winglets |
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