History
Built 1958–1972 · end of production 1972 · in service: 0 · retired from airline service 2015
- First flight1958
- Introduction1959
- StatusRetired
- Number built556
Specifications
01
Crew & dimensions
- Crew
- 3–4 flight crew (two pilots and flight engineer (optional navigator)) + loadmasters and cargo attendants
- Length
- 40.73 m
- Wingspan
- 44.06 m
- Height
- 16.38 m
02
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 780 km/h
- Range
- 1,350 km
- Service ceiling
- 12,000 m
03
Powerplant
- Powerplant
- 4 jet engines
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Built 1958–1972 · end of production 1972 · in service: 0 · retired from airline service 2015
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Douglas DC-8
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