Douglas DC-8-43 N72488
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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.
DC-8 Series 40 The first turbofan-powered airliner in the world, the -43 was essentially the same as the -33 but with Rolls-Royce Conway turbofans for better efficiency, less noise and less smoke. The 43 also had various wing improvements.
| Country of Origin | First Flight | No. Built | No. In Service | Crew | Passengers |
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| USA | 1959 | 29 | 0 | 3 | 132 - 176 |
Power
Used Conway 12 engines.
| Engine Count | 4 | |
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Dimensions
| Length | 45.87 m. 150 ft. 6 in. |
| Wing Span | 43.41 m. 142 ft. 5 in. |
| Height | 13.23 m. 43 ft. 5 in. |
| Empty Weight | 62516 kg. 137700 lbs. |
| Max Weight | 144372 kg. 318000 lbs. |
Performance
| Max Speed | 941 kph 585 mph |
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| Ceiling | 12496.8 m. 41000 ft. |
| Normal Range | nm km. |
| Max Range | 7408 4000 nm km. |
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