Douglas DC-8 facts for kids

Douglas DC-8.

The Douglas DC-8 is a famous airplane with four powerful engines. It was the very first jet plane built by the Douglas Aircraft Company. This company was a big name in making aircraft. The DC-8 was produced from 1958 to 1972. In total, 556 of these planes were made. Some of the main airlines that used the DC-8 were Air Transport International, Astar Air Cargo, and Johnsons Air. The DC-8 started flying a little later than its competitor, the Boeing 707.

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The DC-8 is a low-wing jetliner with a swept wing and four engines
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 certified 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 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
A KLM DC-8-55 powered by Pratt & Whitney JT3D turbofans
The unique EC-24A electronic warfare trainer of the United States Navy
The 187 ft 4 in (57.10 m) long DC-8-61 was introduced by United Airlines in February 1967.
The extended-range 157 ft 5 in (47.98 m) long DC-8-62 followed suit in April 1967.
Refitted with CFM56 turbofans, the Super 70s were certified in 1982.

Douglas DC-8 facts for kids

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