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McDonnell Douglas 9 vs Douglas DC-8

Side-by-side aircraft model specifications (max across variants).

SpecMcDonnell Douglas 9Douglas DC-8
ICAO typeDC93DC87
MTOW54,800 kg161,030 kg
Range1,790 nm7,380 nm
Cruise speed478 kt433 kt
Service ceiling37,000 ft41,000 ft
Max seats139200
Length41 m57 m
Wingspan28 m45 m
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How does the McDonnell Douglas 9 compare to the Douglas DC-8 in range?

The McDonnell Douglas 9 has a range of 1,790 nm; the Douglas DC-8 has a range of 7,380 nm.

How does the McDonnell Douglas 9 compare to the Douglas DC-8 in cruise speed?

The McDonnell Douglas 9 cruises at 478 kt; the Douglas DC-8 cruises at 433 kt.

What is the MTOW difference between the McDonnell Douglas 9 and the Douglas DC-8?

The McDonnell Douglas 9 has a maximum take-off weight of 54,800 kg, compared with 161,030 kg for the Douglas DC-8.

How many seats do the McDonnell Douglas 9 and Douglas DC-8 have?

The McDonnell Douglas 9 seats up to 139; the Douglas DC-8 seats up to 200.

What ICAO type codes do the McDonnell Douglas 9 and Douglas DC-8 use?

The McDonnell Douglas 9 is ICAO type DC93; the Douglas DC-8 is ICAO type DC87.