Comparison of McDonnell Douglas DC-8-73 and Northrop Grumman E-8C Joint Stars [S]ave
| Attribute |  McDonnell Douglas DC-8-73 × |  Northrop Grumman E-8C Joint Stars × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas | Northrop Grumman |
| Model | McDonnell Douglas DC-8-73 | Northrop Grumman E-8C Joint Stars |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1969 | 1996 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1988 | 2008 |
| Type | Mid Size Passenger Jets | Military Aircraft |
| Icao | DC87 | E8C |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 4x CFM 56-2 C6 | 4x 4 X Pratt and Whitney JT3D-3B turbojet |
| Power, lbf (lbf) | 22,000 | 18,000 |
| Avionics | Dual Collins VHF 21D, HF 628T-1 , TDR-94D | AN/APY-7 synthetic aperture radar, SCDL, 12 ARC-164 UHF radios w/ HAVE QUICK |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 904 | 945 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 269 | 259 |
| Travel range (km) | 8,334 | 6,821 |
| Fuel economy (km/l) | - | 0.078 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 12,802 | 12,802 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 11.18 | 10.16 |
| Take off distance (m) | 3,050 | 3,000 |
| Landing distance (m) | 2,000 | 1,800 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 161,027 | 152,400 |
| Max landing weight (kg) | 124,739 | 112,100 |
| Max payload (kg) | 48,826 | 37,100 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 91,834 | 90,301 |
| Baggage volume (m³) | 70 | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 259 | 28 |
| Seats - business class | - | 21 |
| Cabin height (m) | 2.21 | - |
| Cabin width (m) | 3.5 | - |
| Cabin length (m) | 50 | - |
| Exterior length (m) | 57 | 46.6 |
| Tail height (m) | 13.1 | 12.95 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 3.74 | 3.76 |
| Wing span (m) | 43.4 | 44.4 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | Raked Wingtips |
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