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 …

Douglas announced it was developing the jet powered DC-8 airliner in June 1955, a year after the first flight of the Boeing Model 367-80, the 707 predecessor. The first DC-8 flew on May 30 …

Jan 14, 2023 · The first DC-8 flight took place on May 30, 1958. Certification by the Federal Aviation Administration came the following year, and Douglas made several modifications, …

Feb 24, 2025 · The DC-8 Series 20, 30, and 40 models were the first to use more powerful turbojet engines, while the Series 50 introduced more efficient turbofan engines and increased …

The McDonnell Douglas DC-8-30 is an early American narrowbody Quad-jet, sold at Clarence International Airport. The McDonnell Douglas DC-8-30 has a rarity level of 1 (Widespread). …

Oct 10, 2018 · The DC-8-30s certification was completed on February 1, 1960 and both the series 31 and 32 had JT4A-9 engines plus slotted wings and extended wingtips added following less …

While the DC-8 Series 10 and Series 20 were intended for domestic use, the Series 30 was the first with true intercontinental range. Series 50 aircraft introduced a new cabin layout allowing …

DC-8 Series 30 For intercontinental routes, the three Series 30 variants combined JT4A engines with a one-third increase in fuel capacity and strengthened fuselage and landing gear. The DC …

The Douglas DC-8 is a four engined long range narrow body jet airliner. The aircraft was launched to compete against Boeing's 707. The DC-8 kept Douglas in a Strong and positive position in …

dc-8-30 The series -30 offered the Pratt & Whitney JT4A engines and was an intercontinental development with 30% more fuel capacity. The aircraft first flew on 21st February 1959.