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 …

The McDonnell Douglas DC-8-73 is one of the variants of the magnificent DC-8 narrow-body airliner built by the Douglas Aircraft Company. It was a straightforward conversion of the -60 series powered by CFM56-2 turbofan engines.

The following is a list of past and present operators of the Douglas DC-8 including those airlines which flew converted Super DC-8-71 and Super DC-8-73 aircraft: [1]

Find 1968 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC 8 73F with serial number on Aircraft.com. View photos, ownership, registration history, and more. Aircraft.com is the leading registry for planes, jets, and helicopters.

Oct 7, 2024 · Aircraft photo of N801DH - McDonnell Douglas DC-8-73 (F) - DHL International / Astar Air Cargo, taken by Roger Syratt at Kingman (KIGM / IGM) in Arizona, United States on 14 November 2012.

Feb 4, 2025 · Douglas DC-8-73 (F) with registration OB-2231-P (ex CF-TIS, C-FTIS, N805DH, N805SJ) airframe details and operator history including first flight and delivery dates, seat configurations, engines, fleet numbers and names

The one time CF-TIK and C-FTIK with Air Canada,with whom it served for 25 years, it was converted to cargo configuration in 1980 and re-engined with CFM56-2 high bypass turbofans to become a DC-8-73F in 1984.

The DC-8 71/73 are updated versions of the DC-8 60 - increased range and similar payload capacities. Contact us to charter this aircraft, available 24/7.

The Douglas DC-8 was the first entry into the commercial jet airliner market fielded by Douglas Aircraft. It is a 4 engine model. The 70 series variants, also known as the "super 70's", are "super 60's" airframes upgraded with CFM56 engines. These represent the versions with the greatest range, fuel efficiency, take off weight, and least noise.

Mar 12, 2025 · Note: If I thought that catching NASA’s DC-8 last year was truly special, imagine catching two peruvian DC-8-73 side by side in 2023! Lovely 53 years old classic resting on the northeast apron, which flew about a month later to Roswell...