McDonnell Douglas DC-8-61 Nationair C-GMXQ
- Manufacturer:
- Douglas
- Type / Model:
- DC-8
- Version:
- 61
- Registration:
- C-GMXQ
- Colour Scheme:
- Nationair
- Location:
- Toronto - International, Canada
- Photographer:
- Caz Caswell
- Date Taken:
- 25/05/1985
- Image ID:
- #96731
- High-Res Photo Dimensions (Pixels):
- 3000 x 2000
- Image Description:
- While on HADJ operations, MXQ crashed on take off at Jeddah & 261 lives were lost. Many say this was a contributing factor of Nationairs demise.
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Aircraft Data
The DC-8 is a medium to long range 4 engined airliner. It was the first jet powered airliner from Douglas, and the USA's second successful jet airliner after the Boeing 707. It was developed into many variants of differing ranges and capacities.
The DC-8 Series 61 was designed for high capacity and medium range. It had the same wings, engines and pylons as the -53, and sacrificed range to gain capacity. To cope with the extra length, local strengthening had to be undertaken.
| Country of Origin | First Flight | No. Built | No. In Service | Crew | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 1966 | 88 | 5 | 3 | 180 - 259 |
Power
Used JT3D-3B turbofans, rated at 18000lb.
| Engine Count | 4 | |
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* TF33 was the military version, many still in service.
Dimensions
| Length | 57.1 m. 187 ft. 4 in. |
| Wing Span | 43.41 m. 142 ft. 5 in. |
| Height | 13.23 m. 43 ft. 5 in. |
| Empty Weight | 67601 kg. 148900 lbs. |
| Max Weight | 147550 kg. 325000 lbs. |
Performance
| Max Speed | 935 kph 581 mph |
| Cruise Speed | |
| Ceiling | 10972.8 m. 36000 ft. |
| Normal Range | 5556 3000 nm km. |
| Max Range |
6030
3256
nm
km.
Max payload |
Display data using: Metric Imperial
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