General Aviation

Mcdonnell Douglas Dc-8-63

Manufacturer: MCDONNELL DOUGLAS

The Douglas DC‑8 is a four‑engine, low‑wing, narrow‑body jetliner introduced in 1958. Designed for long‑range passenger and cargo service, it could seat up to 269 passengers in its stretched variants. The DC‑8 was produced until 1972, with 556 aircraft built, and was later upgraded with quieter CFM56 engines in the Series 70.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
mcdonnell-douglas-dc-8-63
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
1
Example Registration
N797AL

Specifications

Wingspan
45.23 m / 148.4 ft
Length
48 m / 157.5 ft
Cruise Speed
1014 km/h / 630 mph
Range
7408 km / 4000 nmi
First Flight
1958-05-30
Production Start
1958
Production End
1972
Total Built
556

Variants

  • DC-8-63- 1 registrations - Example N797AL

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