Comparison of Douglas DC-8-53 and McDonnell Douglas DC-8-73 [S]ave
| Attribute |  McDonnell Douglas DC-8-73 × |  Douglas DC-8-53 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas | Douglas Aircraft Co. |
| Model | McDonnell Douglas DC-8-73 | Douglas DC-8-53 |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1969 | 1961 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1988 | 1972 |
| Type | Mid Size Passenger Jets | Mid Size Passenger Jets |
| Icao | DC87 | DC85 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 4x CFM 56-2 C6 | 4x Pratt and Whitney JT3D-3B |
| Power, lbf (lbf) | 22,000 | 18,000 |
| Avionics | Dual Collins VHF 21D, HF 628T-1 , TDR-94D | - |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 904 | 895 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 269 | 254 |
| Travel range (km) | 8,334 | 9,186 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 12,802 | 10,973 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 11.18 | 6.6 |
| Take off distance (m) | 3,050 | 3,000 |
| Landing distance (m) | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 161,027 | 147,420 |
| Max landing weight (kg) | 124,739 | 108,860 |
| Max payload (kg) | 48,826 | 45,820 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 91,834 | 88,847 |
| Baggage volume (m³) | 70 | 39.4 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 259 | 189 |
| Cabin height (m) | 2.21 | 2.21 |
| Cabin width (m) | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Cabin length (m) | 50 | 39 |
| Exterior length (m) | 57 | 45.9 |
| Tail height (m) | 13.1 | 13.21 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 3.74 | 3.74 |
| Wing span (m) | 43.4 | 43.4 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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