DC-8 Family
DC-8 Family
Long range airliner and freighter. In service since 1959. Built as DC-8- 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50. DC-8-10 initial domestic version, DC-8-20 with more powerful engines. Intercontinental series - 30, - 40 and - 50 with shorter fuselage und more powerful engines. From the early series only DC-8-50 remain in service as freighter. The DC-8 family includes the following modifications:
Aircraft Family Members
ICAO Type Designator | Name | Length (m) |
---|---|---|
DOUGLAS DC-8-50 | DOUGLAS DC-8-50 | 45.90 m |
DOUGLAS DC-8-60 | DOUGLAS DC-8-60 | 57.10 m |
DOUGLAS DC-8-70 | DOUGLAS DC-8-70 | 57.10 m |
Aircraft Family Members
Aircraft | Length | Wing span | Engines | Range | MTOW |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
DC85 | 45.90 m | 43.40 m | 10: 4 x P&W JT3C-6 (60,5 kN) or |
4900 NM | 147400 kg |
DC86 | 57.10 m | 43.40 m | 61/62: 4 x P&W JT3D-3B (80.6 kN) or |
5500 NM | 158700 kg |
DC87 | 57.10 m | 45.20 m | 4 x CFM 56-2C5 (97.9 kN) turbofans. |
4830 NM | 162025 kg |