Comparison of Boeing C-17 Globemaster III and McDonnell Douglas DC-8-73 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Boeing C-17 Globemaster III × |  McDonnell Douglas DC-8-73 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Boeing | McDonnell Douglas |
| Model | Boeing C-17 Globemaster III | McDonnell Douglas DC-8-73 |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1991 | 1969 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 2015 | 1988 |
| Type | Military Transport Planes | Mid Size Passenger Jets |
| Icao | C17 | DC87 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 4x Pratt & Whitney F117-PW-100 | 4x CFM 56-2 C6 |
| Power, lbf (lbf) | 40,440 | 22,000 |
| Avionics | BAE Systems Avionics , AlliedSignal AN/APS-133(V) weather and mapping radar | Dual Collins VHF 21D, HF 628T-1 , TDR-94D |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 833 | 904 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 213 | 269 |
| Travel range (km) | 4,482 | 8,334 |
| Fuel economy (km/l) | 0.034 | - |
| Service ceiling (m) | 13,716 | 12,802 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 7.62 | 11.18 |
| Take off distance (m) | 2,316 | 3,050 |
| Landing distance (m) | 914 | 2,000 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 265,352 | 161,027 |
| Max landing weight (kg) | 202,721 | 124,739 |
| Max payload (kg) | 77,520 | 48,826 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 134,556 | 91,834 |
| Baggage volume (m³) | 591.8 | 70 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 12 | 259 |
| Cabin height (m) | 4.5 | 2.21 |
| Cabin width (m) | 5.49 | 3.5 |
| Cabin length (m) | 26.82 | 50 |
| Exterior length (m) | 53 | 57 |
| Tail height (m) | 16.79 | 13.1 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 6.86 | 3.74 |
| Wing span (m) | 51.75 | 43.4 |
| Wing tips | Canted Winglets | No Winglets |
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