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 · The DC-8 group of aircraft included variants suited for either medium- or long-range flights. It was manufactured from 1958 to 1972 at the Douglas factory in Southern …

The Douglas DC-8 is a four-engine long-range Jet Airliner with a capacity of maximum 259 passengers produced by the US-American manufacturer Douglas Aircraft Company. A …

The Douglas DC-8 is a four-engined jet airliner, manufactured from 1958 to 1972. Launched later than the competing Boeing 707, the DC-8 nevertheless established Douglas in a strong …

The DC-8 was officially announced in July 1955. Four versions were offered to begin with, all based on the same 45.9 m long airframe with a 43 m wingspan, but varying in engines and …

The DC-8-32 was similar but allowed 140 tonnes weight. The DC-8-33 of November 1960 substituted 78.4 kN JT4A-11 turbojets, a modification to the flap linkage to allow a 1.5 degree …

Mar 11, 2022 · The DC-8 was offered in many versions, with only the DC-8-63 being produced in large numbers. As early as 1965, Douglas considered offering the DC-8 with high by-pass …

Jun 19, 2018 · The Super 70 Series involved the DC-8-71, -72, and -73 variants and built from the DC-8-61, -62, and -63 models, respectively. They were refitted with CFM56-2 series turbofan …

Oct 17, 2023 · Douglas DC-8-32 with registration N7183C (ex N804US) airframe details and operator history including first flight and delivery dates, seat configurations, engines, fleet …

DC-8-30: new engines, increase in fuel capacity and strengthened fuselage and landing gear. DC-8-61: 11.20 m stretch of -55; for high capacity and medium range. McDonnell Douglas DC-8 …