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McDonnell Douglas
DC-8
Series 54 AF
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Specifications
& Limitations
| Length |
150.6 ft
(45.87 m) |
| Wingspan |
142.5 ft (43.41 m) |
| Range |
4,160 nm
(7,710 km) |
| Passenger
Capacity |
0 |
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Freight Capacity |
92,900 lbs
(42,161 kg) |
| Cruise
Speed |
593 mph (954
km/hr) |
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Cruise Ceiling |
35,000 ft (10,668 m) |
| Weight
Empty |
128,700 lbs
(58,377 kg) |
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Max Takeoff Weight |
315,000
lbs (142,882 kg)
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| Notes:
The
all-Freighter version, without windows
and passenger amenities.
The DC-8 is one of the earliest
jet-powered commercial passenger aircraft.
In the decade following its maiden flight,
the DC-8 established commercial transport
world records for speed, altitude,
distance and payload.
From its inception, the four-engine DC-8
embodied advanced aerodynamic and
structural concepts, as well as internal
systems designed for maximum service
reliability.
A capacity for improved power, payload and
range capabilities was inherent in the
DC-8 design. Four basic models were
produced: the Series 10 through 50, in
passenger, freighter and convertible
freighter versions; and the Super 60
Series 61, 62 and 63, with freighter
models of each. The last of 556 aircraft
was delivered on May 13, 1972, marking the
end of 15 years of production, at which
time there were 48 operators in 28
nations. |
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| Author |
Historic Jetliners Group |
| Painter |
Altair Virtual
Airlines |
| Date Added |
October 19, 2002 |
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FS98 |
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