The Douglas DC-8 (sometimes McDonnell Douglas DC-8) is an early long-range narrow-body jetliner designed and produced by the American Douglas Aircraft Company. Work began in …

Jan 14, 2023 · When the DC-8 Series 61 and 63 arrived on the market, it had the highest passenger carrying capacity of any airliner due to its stretched fuselage, with the ability to …

The DC-8-62 has a range of 5,200 nautical miles with a maximum payload of 41,171 kg. It can fly up to 42,000 feet and has a maximum cruise speed of 483 knots. It has a rate of climb of …

The Museum’s DC-8 was built as a -62, part of the “Super 60” series, with a moderately-stretched fuselage and a wider wingspan than her predecessors. She was later converted to a -62CF …

Douglas DC-8-62 N41CX is the Airline History Museums first international story. It is one of 556 built of which there are now only 5 left in service! We need your help and your support to ferry …

The Douglas DC-8 (sometimes McDonnell Douglas DC-8) is an early long-range narrow-body jetliner designed and produced by the American Douglas Aircraft Company. Work began in …

Jul 4, 2024 · The DC-8 Series 60 (-61, -62 and -63) were the elongated versions of this aircraft, with the length of the -62 being 47.98 meters (9.14 meters shorter than the other two). General …

Apr 6, 2025 · Details on the MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8-62 aircraft, based on current FAA records. This includes specifications, engine type, and other key details. Share your captured …

The popular DC-8 was Douglas' first jet powered airliner, and the USA's second successful jet powered transport behind the Boeing 707. The DC-8 was officially announced in July 1955. …

Douglas stated the DC-8-62 was capable of flying against headwinds from central Europe to the US West coast with ample fuel reserves. According to the 1967-1968 Janes AWA, design …