Comparison of Douglas DC-8-61 and Northrop Grumman E-8C Joint Stars [S]ave
| Attribute |  Northrop Grumman E-8C Joint Stars × |  Douglas DC-8-61 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman | Douglas Aircraft Co. |
| Model | Northrop Grumman E-8C Joint Stars | Douglas DC-8-61 |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1996 | 1966 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 2008 | 1972 |
| Type | Military Aircraft | Mid Size Passenger Jets |
| Icao | E8C | DC86 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 4x 4 X Pratt and Whitney JT3D-3B turbojet | 4x P&W JT3D-3B |
| Power, lbf (lbf) | 18,000 | 18,000 |
| Avionics | AN/APY-7 synthetic aperture radar, SCDL, 12 ARC-164 UHF radios w/ HAVE QUICK | - |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 945 | 895 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 259 | 259 |
| Travel range (km) | 6,821 | 5,926 |
| Fuel economy (km/l) | 0.078 | - |
| Service ceiling (m) | 12,802 | 12,802 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 10.16 | 10.16 |
| Take off distance (m) | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| Landing distance (m) | 1,800 | 2,000 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 152,400 | 147,400 |
| Max landing weight (kg) | 112,100 | 108,000 |
| Max payload (kg) | 37,100 | 27,400 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 90,301 | 88,552 |
| Baggage volume (m³) | - | 45.7 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 28 | 259 |
| Seats - business class | 21 | - |
| Cabin height (m) | - | 2.21 |
| Cabin width (m) | - | 3.51 |
| Cabin length (m) | - | 50.1 |
| Exterior length (m) | 46.6 | 57 |
| Tail height (m) | 12.95 | 13.1 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 3.76 | 3.74 |
| Wing span (m) | 44.4 | 45.24 |
| Wing tips | Raked Wingtips | No Winglets |
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