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McDonnell Douglas DC-8-72

Mid Size Passenger Jets

ICAO aircraft code DC87

Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas

Country United States

New price USD 4.8 million (2012)

This aircraft is one of its kinds due to its unique features.

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McDonnell Douglas DC-8-72 Specifications

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General

ICAO aircraft code

DC87

Manufacturer

McDonnell Douglas

Manufactured

1969 - 1988

Country

United States

New purchase price

USD 4.8 million (2012)

Aircraft performance

Avionics:

Dual Collins VHF 21D, HF 628T-1 , TDR-94D

Engine:

4x CFM 56-2 C6
Turbofan

Power:

34,000 pound-force

Max Cruise Speed:

488 Kts
904 Km/h

Approach Speed (Vref):

145 Kts

Travel range:

9,800 Nm
18,150 Kilometers

Service Ceiling:

42,000 feet

Rate of Climb:

2200 feet / minute
11.18meter / second

Take Off Distance:

3050 meter - 10,006.44 feet

Landing Distance:

2000 meter - 6,561.60 feet

Weight & dimensions

Max Take Off Weight:

152,000 Kg
335,099 lbs

Max Landing Weight:

113,395 Kg
249,991 lbs

Max Payload:

19,000 Kg
41,887 lbs

Fuel Tank Capacity:

24,275 gallon
91,891 liter

Baggage Volume:

45.7 m3 / 1,614 ft3

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About the McDonnell Douglas DC-8-72

This aircraft is one of its kinds due to its unique features. Although its production ceased in 1972, it is still in use in the aviation industry. It is difficult to forget such a masterpiece completely. Due to its features, it has been put to different uses.