Comparison of Douglas DC-8 and Tupolev Tu-160 Blackjack [S]ave
| Attribute |  Tupolev Tu-160 Blackjack × |  Douglas DC-8 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Tupolev | Douglas Aircraft Co. |
| Model | Tupolev Tu-160 Blackjack | Douglas DC-8 |
| Country | Russia | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1987 | 1958 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 2017 | 1972 |
| Type | Military Aircraft | Mid Size Passenger Jets |
| Icao | T160 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 4x 4 × Kuznetsov NK-321 turbofans | 4 X Pratt & Whitney JT3D-7 turbofans |
| Power, lbf (lbf) | 55,000 | 19,000 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 1,380 | 959 |
| Travel range (km) | 12,223 | 3,445 |
| Fuel economy (km/l) | 0.274 | 0.039 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 15,850 | 10,668 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 71.12 | - |
| Take off distance (m) | 2,200 | 3,048 |
| Landing distance (m) | 1,600 | 1,981 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 275,000 | 161,028 |
| Max payload (kg) | 16,330 | 15,586 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 147,998 | 89,865 |
| Baggage volume (m³) | - | 70.8 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 4 | 259 |
| Seats - business class | - | 18 |
| Cabin height (m) | - | 2.1 |
| Cabin width (m) | - | 3.22 |
| Cabin length (m) | - | 44.19 |
| Exterior length (m) | 54.1 | 57.1 |
| Tail height (m) | 13.1 | - |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | - | 3.71 |
| Wing span (m) | 55.7 | 45.24 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | - |
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