Comparison of McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71 and McDonnell Douglas DC-8-72 [S]ave
| Attribute |  McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71 × |  McDonnell Douglas DC-8-72 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas | McDonnell Douglas |
| Model | McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71 | McDonnell Douglas DC-8-72 |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1969 | 1969 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1988 | 1988 |
| Type | Mid Size Passenger Jets | Mid Size Passenger Jets |
| Icao | DC87 | DC87 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 4x CFM 56-2 C6 | 4x CFM 56-2 C6 |
| Power, lbf (lbf) | 34,000 | 34,000 |
| Avionics | Dual Collins VHF 21D, HF 628T-1 , TDR-94D | Dual Collins VHF 21D, HF 628T-1 , TDR-94D |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 895 | 904 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 269 | 269 |
| Travel range (km) | 12,038 | 18,150 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 12,802 | 12,802 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 11.18 | 11.18 |
| Take off distance (m) | 3,505 | 3,050 |
| Landing distance (m) | 1,801 | 2,000 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 148,800 | 152,000 |
| Max landing weight (kg) | 108,864 | 113,395 |
| Max payload (kg) | 27,400 | 19,000 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 88,552 | 91,891 |
| Baggage volume (m³) | 71 | 45.7 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 259 | 189 |
| Cabin height (m) | 2.21 | 2.21 |
| Cabin width (m) | 3.51 | 3.51 |
| Cabin length (m) | 50.1 | 42.49 |
| Exterior length (m) | 57 | 48 |
| Tail height (m) | 13.1 | 13.1 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 3.74 | 3.74 |
| Wing span (m) | 45.24 | 42.3 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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