Comparison of Vickers VC10 and McDonnell Douglas DC-8-72 [S]ave
| Attribute |  McDonnell Douglas DC-8-72 × |  Vickers VC10 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas | Vickers-Armstrongs |
| Model | McDonnell Douglas DC-8-72 | Vickers VC10 |
| Country | United States | United Kingdom |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1969 | 1962 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1988 | 1970 |
| Type | Mid Size Passenger Jets | Mid Size Passenger Jets |
| Icao | DC87 | VC10 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 4x CFM 56-2 C6 | 4x Rolls-Royce Conway Mk.301 |
| Power, lbf (lbf) | 34,000 | 22,500 |
| Avionics | Dual Collins VHF 21D, HF 628T-1 , TDR-94D | - |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 904 | 930 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 269 | 278 |
| Travel range (km) | 18,150 | 9,408 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 12,802 | 13,106 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 11.18 | 11.68 |
| Take off distance (m) | 3,050 | 2,524 |
| Landing distance (m) | 2,000 | 1,945 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 152,000 | 141,520 |
| Max landing weight (kg) | 113,395 | 97,975 |
| Max payload (kg) | 19,000 | 18,052 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 91,891 | 73,304 |
| Baggage volume (m³) | 45.7 | 42.2 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 189 | 151 |
| Cabin height (m) | 2.21 | 2.26 |
| Cabin width (m) | 3.51 | 3.5 |
| Cabin length (m) | 42.49 | 26.06 |
| Exterior length (m) | 48 | 48.66 |
| Tail height (m) | 13.1 | 12 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 3.74 | 3.76 |
| Wing span (m) | 42.3 | 44.55 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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