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Douglas DC-8larger figure on 2 of 2
Pilatus PC-24larger figure on 0 of 2
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
Length
Single source150.7 ft (45.9 m)[source]
Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Douglas DC-8 | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Crew | Three[source] | one or two[source] |
| Type | Narrow-body airliner[source] | Light business jet[source] |
| National origin | United States[source] | Switzerland[source] |
| Manufacturer | Douglas Aircraft Company (1958–1967) McDonnell Douglas (1967–1972)[source] | Pilatus Aircraft |
16.85 m (55 ft 3 in)[source]
10
Single source20
Single source30
Single source-10: 3,760 nmi (6,960 km; 4,330 mi) -20: 4,050 nmi (7,500 km; 4,660 mi) -30: 4,005 nmi (7,417 km; 4,609 mi)[source]
6 passengers (1,200 lb payload)
Single sourceFerry; Ferry range
Single source2 × Williams FJ44-4A turbofans thrust each
Single source2 × Williams FJ44-4A turbofans , 15 kN (3,400 lbf) thrust each[source]
Wing area
Single source30.91 m 2 (332.6 sq ft)[source]
Service ceiling
Single source14,000 m (45,000 ft)[source]
(3,960 ft/min) MTOW, at Sea level
Single source20.1 m/s (3,960 ft/min) MTOW, at Sea level[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Status | In limited cargo service[source] | In production[source] |
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| Primary users | United Airlines (historical) UPS Airlines (historical) Delta Air Lines (historical) Trans Air Cargo Service[source] | Qatar Emiri Air Force PlaneSense Royal Flying Doctor Service[source] |
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| Number built | 556[source] | 212 (Q1 2024)[source] |
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| Manufactured | 1958–1972[source] | 2015–present[source] |
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| Introduction date | September 18, 1959, with Delta Air Lines and United Airlines[source] | 1 April 2018[source] |
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| First flight | May 30, 1958[source] | 11 May 2015[source] |
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| Passengers | 177[source] | — |
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| Capacity | — | 10 passengers[source] |
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| Aspect ratio | — | 9.35[source] |
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| Fuel capacity | — | 2,705 kg (5,964 lb), 888.5 US gal (3,363 L)[source] |
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| Cabin | — | 7.01 m × 1.69 m × 1.55 m long × wide × high ( 23 ft 0 in × 5 ft 7 in × 5 ft 1 in)[source] |
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| Cabin altitude | — | 2,438 m at 13,716 m (8,000 ft at 45,000 ft), 8.78 psi (0.605 bar)[source] |
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| Stall speed | — | 154 km/h (96 mph, 83 kn)[source] |
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| Time to altitude | — | 45,000 ft (14,000 m) 27.1 mins[source] |
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| Wing loading | — | 259 kg/m 2 (53 lb/sq ft)[source] |
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| Fuel consumption | — | 0.58 kg/km (2.1 lb/mi) Mach 0.72/416 kn (770 km/h) cruise, 15,375 lb (6,974 kg) weight, FL 450, ISA+3C[source] |
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| Thrust/weight | — | 0.36[source] |
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| Take-off | — | 942 m; 3,091 ft (MTOW, ISA, sea level, dry paved runway)[source] |
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| Landing | — | 734 m; 2,408 ft (Over 50 ft obstacle, MLW, ISA, sea level, dry paved runway)[source] |
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