Comparison of de Havilland DH-106 Comet 4 and Douglas DC-8 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Douglas DC-8 × |  de Havilland DH-106 Comet 4 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Douglas Aircraft Co. | de Havilland |
| Model | Douglas DC-8 | de Havilland DH-106 Comet 4 |
| Country | United States | United Kingdom |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1958 | 1952 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1972 | 1964 |
| Type | Mid Size Passenger Jets | Mid Size Passenger Jets |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 4 X Pratt & Whitney JT3D-7 turbofans | 4x 4 × Rolls-Royce Avon Mk 524 turbojets |
| Power, lbf (lbf) | 19,000 | 10,500 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 959 | 900 |
| Travel range (km) | 3,445 | 5,189 |
| Fuel economy (km/l) | 0.039 | 0.152 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 10,668 | 12,802 |
| Take off distance (m) | 3,048 | 2,290 |
| Landing distance (m) | 1,981 | - |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 161,028 | 73,483 |
| Max payload (kg) | 15,586 | 10,930 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 89,865 | 39,520 |
| Baggage volume (m³) | 70.8 | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 259 | 81 |
| Seats - business class | 18 | 81 |
| Seats - first class | - | 56 |
| Cabin height (m) | 2.1 | - |
| Cabin width (m) | 3.22 | - |
| Cabin length (m) | 44.19 | - |
| Exterior length (m) | 57.1 | 34 |
| Tail height (m) | - | 8.99 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 3.71 | - |
| Wing span (m) | 45.24 | 35 |
| Wing tips | - | No Winglets |
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