Comparison of Douglas DC-8-51 and Douglas DC-8-61 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Douglas DC-8-61 × |  Douglas DC-8-51 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Douglas Aircraft Co. | Douglas Aircraft Co. |
| Model | Douglas DC-8-61 | Douglas DC-8-51 |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1966 | 1961 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1972 | 1972 |
| Type | Mid Size Passenger Jets | Mid Size Passenger Jets |
| Icao | DC86 | DC85 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 4x P&W JT3D-3B | 4x JT3D-3B |
| Power, lbf (lbf) | 18,000 | 18,000 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 895 | 895 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 259 | 254 |
| Travel range (km) | 5,926 | 10,843 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 12,802 | 10,668 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 10.16 | 6.6 |
| Take off distance (m) | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| Landing distance (m) | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 147,400 | 147,420 |
| Max landing weight (kg) | 108,000 | 98,431 |
| Max payload (kg) | 27,400 | 23,467 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 88,552 | 88,552 |
| Baggage volume (m³) | 45.7 | 39.4 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 259 | 189 |
| Cabin height (m) | 2.21 | 2.21 |
| Cabin width (m) | 3.51 | 3.51 |
| Cabin length (m) | 50.1 | 31.2 |
| Exterior length (m) | 57 | 45.93 |
| Tail height (m) | 13.1 | 13.28 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 3.74 | 3.73 |
| Wing span (m) | 45.24 | 43.4 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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