Comparison of Douglas DC-7 and Lockheed L-188 Electra

Attribute	Lockheed L-188 Electra ×	Douglas DC-7 ×
General
Manufacturer	Lockheed Martin Aeronautics	Douglas Aircraft Co.
Model	Lockheed L-188 Electra	Douglas DC-7
Country	United States	United States
Manufactured from (year)	1957	1953
Manufactured to (year)	1961	1958
Type	Passenger Turbo Props	Passenger Turbo Props
Icao	L188	DC7
Performance
Engine	4x Allison 501-D13	4x Wright R3350
Power, hp (hp)	3,750	3,250
Avionics	Bendix Weather Radar, MLS, GPS	-
Max cruise speed (km/h)	648	643
Approach speed (km/h)	222	156
Travel range (km)	3,519	4,826
Service ceiling (m)	8,656	7,620
Rate of climb (m/sec)	10.01	6.1
Take off distance (m)	1,439	1,940
Landing distance (m)	1,311	1,600
Weights
Max take off weight (kg)	51,256	52,889
Max landing weight (kg)	44,499	43,990
Max payload (kg)	15,300	9,435
Fuel tank capacity (l)	20,895	17,080
Baggage volume (m³)	15	-
Dimensions
Seats	98	78
Cabin height (m)	1.93	-
Cabin width (m)	2.74	-
Cabin length (m)	20.02	-
Exterior length (m)	31.85	32.95
Tail height (m)	10.01	8.75
Fuselage diameter (m)	3.2	3.2
Wing span (m)	30.18	35.8
Wing tips	No Winglets	No Winglets