Jet Airliner

DC-8

Douglas · USA

Entering service with United and Delta in 1959, the DC-8 helped usher in the Jet Age. It was known for its incredible durability, with many still flying as freighters decades later.

Legacy Fact: The DC-8 was the first commercial transport to break the sound barrier during a controlled test dive.

Technical Specifications

CRUISE SPEED	875 km/h
MAX RANGE	9,400 km
CAPACITY	177 Passengers
ENGINES	4x Pratt & Whitney JT3C

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