Comparison of Douglas DC-8-63 and Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules

Attribute	Douglas DC-8-63 ×	Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules ×
General
Manufacturer	Douglas Aircraft Co.	Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
Model	Douglas DC-8-63	Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules
Country	United States	United States
Manufactured from (year)	1968	1996
Manufactured to (year)	1972	-
Type	Mid Size Passenger Jets	Military Transport Planes
Icao	DC86	C130
Performance
Engine	4x P&W JT3D-3B	4x Rolls-Royce AE 2100D3
Power, hp (hp)	-	4,700
Power, lbf (lbf)	18,000	-
Avionics	-	Lockheed C-130X AMP Avionics
Max cruise speed (km/h)	895	676
Approach speed (km/h)	259	222
Travel range (km)	7,408	4,426
Fuel economy (km/l)	-	0.108
Service ceiling (m)	12,802	10,058
Rate of climb (m/sec)	10.16	9.3
Take off distance (m)	3,000	1,573
Landing distance (m)	2,000	792
Weights
Max take off weight (kg)	161,027	79,365
Max landing weight (kg)	124,739	58,957
Max payload (kg)	50,703	21,500
Fuel tank capacity (l)	91,834	36,643
Baggage volume (m³)	70.8	170
Dimensions
Seats	259	92
Cabin height (m)	2.21	2.74
Cabin width (m)	3.51	3.12
Cabin length (m)	50	16.9
Exterior length (m)	57.1	34.37
Tail height (m)	13.1	11.84
Fuselage diameter (m)	3.74	4.32
Wing span (m)	43.4	40.4
Wing tips	No Winglets	No Winglets