General Aviation

Douglas Dc-8-73f

Manufacturer: DOUGLAS

The Douglas DC‑8‑73f is a re‑engined freighter version of the DC‑8‑73, part of the Super 70 Series. It replaces the original JT3D engines with the quieter, more efficient CFM56‑2 turbofan and features new nacelles, pylons, avionics, and wing skins. The aircraft retains the DC‑8’s four‑engine, low‑wing design and can carry a large cargo load.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
douglas-dc-8-73f
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
2
Example Registration
N155CA

Specifications

Wingspan
45.24 m / 148.4 ft
Length
48.02 m / 157.5 ft
Cruise Speed
871 km/h / 541 mph
Range
8334 km / 5178 mi
First Flight
1958-05-30
Production Start
1958
Production End
1972
Total Built
556

Variants

  • DC-8-73F- 2 registrations - Example N155CA

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