Douglas DC-8 - Wikipedia
WEBThe DC-8-33 of November 1960 substituted 17,500 lb (78.4 kN) JT4A-11 turbojets, a modification to the flap linkage to allow a 1.5° setting for more efficient cruise, stronger landing gear, and 315,000-pound (142,880 kg) maximum weight.
Aircraft By Type - Delta Flight Museum
WEBDelta purchased seven DC-8-33's from Pan Am in December 1968 and August 1969. Used to operate the Delta-Pan Am interchange service to Europe and selected long-haul domestic routes. Withdrawn from service on January 1974 and sold to Boeing.
Douglas DC-8-33 performance - aircraft investigation info
WEBThe DC-8-33 was equipped with Leading-edge slots (split nose flaps) to improve starting characteristics. On 10 July 1961, the first KLM DC-8 flight was made with a spare engine attached below the wing, which was delivered in Karachi. For this purpose, the engine is placed in a streamlined pod pack.
Douglas DC-8 Aircraft History Pictures and Facts - Aviation Explorer
WEBThe DC-8-33 of November 1960 substituted 78.4 kN JT4A-11 turbojets, a modification to the flap linkage to allow a 1.5 degree setting for more efficient cruise, stronger landing gear, and 143 tonne maximum weight.
Douglas DC-8 - Specifications - Technical Data / Description
WEBThe Douglas DC-8 is a four-engine long-range Jet Airliner with a capacity of maximum 259 passengers produced by the US-American manufacturer Douglas Aircraft Company. A freighter variant of the DC-8 was available also.
Douglas DC-8-33 aircraft photos - AirHistory.net
WEBThis airframe was noted several times with Südflug at Riem in spring and summer 1968 (23 May, 25 June, 30 August). It had also been seen here as HB-IDA with Swissair on 31 July 1967 and would return as D-ADIM with Atlantis on 21 April 1969 and 19 April 1970.
Douglas DC-8 Medium- / Long-Range Passenger Jet Airliner - Military Factory
WEBJun 19, 2018 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Douglas DC-8 Medium- / Long-Range Passenger Jet Airliner including pictures.
Douglas DC-8-33 aviation photos on JetPhotos
WEBAircraft: Douglas DC-8-33; Serial #: 45384; Photo date: 1969-10-18; Uploaded: 2024-03-15
A Brief Guide To The Douglas DC-8’s Different Variants - Simple …
WEBJan 14, 2023 · On August 21, 1961, a Douglas DC-8-43 became the first civilian jet and the first jet airliner to break the sound barrier during a test flight. The aircraft was later delivered to Canadian Pacific Air Lines.
N900CL Rosenbalm Aviation Douglas DC-8-33 - Planespotters.net
WEBApr 2, 2024 · Douglas DC-8-33 with registration N900CL (ex N812PA, OO-TCP, EC-CUS) airframe details and operator history including first flight and delivery dates, seat configurations, engines, fleet numbers and names.