Douglas DC-8 facts for kids

Douglas DC-8.

The Douglas DC-8 is an aircraft with four engines. It was the first jet plane made by the Douglas Aircraft Company. It was made from 1958 to 1972. There were 556 DC-8 planes built. Major users were Air Transport International, Astar Air Cargo and Johnsons Air. It was launched later than the Boeing 707.

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  The DC-8 is a low-wing jetliner with a swept wing and four engines

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  Six-abreast economy cabin, 1973

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  An early DC-8-10 in Douglas livery, 1959. The DC-8 first flew on May 30, 1958, and was certified in August 1959.

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  The DC-8 entered service with Delta Air Lines on September 18, 1959.

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  Announced in April 1965, the DC-8 Super 61 was stretched by 36.7 ft (11.2 m).

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  From the late 1970s, the Super 70s were re-engined with larger, more efficient CFM56s.

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  United Airlines DC-8-11, powered by Pratt & Whitney JT3C turbojets. All -10 series aircraft were converted to other standards.

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  Air Spain DC-8-21, powered by Pratt & Whitney JT4A turbojets, like the heavier Series 30

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  -42 of Trans-Canada Air Lines, powered by Rolls-Royce Conway turbofans

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  A KLM DC-8-55 powered by Pratt & Whitney JT3D turbofans

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  The unique EC-24A electronic warfare trainer of the US Navy

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  The 187 ft 4 in (57.10 m) long DC-8-61 was introduced by United Airlines in February 1967.

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  The extended-range 157 ft 5 in (47.98 m) long DC-8-62 followed suit in April 1967.

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  Refitted with CFM56 turbofans, the Super 70s were certified in 1982.

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In Spanish: Douglas DC-8 para niños