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 1952 towards the United States Air Force's (USAF) requirement for …

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 accommodate 269 passengers. It was only unseated by the Boeing 747 in 1970. The Series 62 had a shorter fuselage than its siblings, but it could perform long-range, non-stop flights.

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 2,000 feet per minute.

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 “combi” configuration, combining a large cargo area with six remaining rows of passenger seating – as such, she’s an excellent example of both ...

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 N41CX to a new home here in Kansas City.

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 1952 towards the United States Air Force's (USAF) requirement for …

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 view of the Douglas factory in Long Beach, where the DC-8s were built (photo: screenshot from Hora de vuelo YouTube).

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 photos of the MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8-62, receive attribution and a link. Contact us.

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. 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 fuel capacity with maximum ...

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 range with maximum payload of 40,000 lb. (189 pax) was 6,000 miles. Maximum cruising speed at 220,000 lb. was 600 MPH.