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.
MK Airlines Douglas DC-8-55(F)
Six-abreast economy cabin, 1973
An early DC-8-10 in Douglas livery, 1959. The DC-8 first flew on May 30, 1958, and was certificated in August 1959.
The DC-8 entered service with Delta Air Lines on September 18, 1959.
Announced in April 1965, the DC-8 Super 61 was stretched by 36.7 ft (11.2 m).
From the late 1970s, the Super 70s were re-engined with larger, more efficient CFM56s.
United Airlines DC-8-11, powered by Pratt & Whitney JT3C turbojets. All -10 series aircraft that survived long enough were converted to other standards.
Air Spain DC-8-21, powered by Pratt & Whitney JT4A turbojets, like the heavier Series 30
-42 of Trans-Canada Air Lines, powered by Rolls-Royce Conway turbofans
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