The McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71 is a variant within the Douglas DC-8 series of narrow-body airliners. Alongside its variants, the DC-8 family was produced over the years from 1958 to 1972, and 556 units were produced in total. Although only a small number continue to operate in limited service as cargo aircraft, the Douglas DC-8 has historically been used by a number of operators including United Airlines, UPS Airlines, and Delta Air Lines. The Douglas DC-8-71 variant was directly converted from the DC-8-61, replacing its engines and some various structural components.
Model No :
Mcdonnell Douglas Dc 8 71
Manufacturer :
McDonnell Douglas
Country :
United States
Manufactured :
1969 to: 1988
ICAO :
DC87
DC87
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 :
483 knots - 895 Km/h
Approach Speed :
145 knots
Travel Range :
6,500 Nautical Miles - 12,038 Kilometers
Fuel Economy :
Fuel Economy:
Service Ceiling :
42,000 feet
Rate of Climb :
2200 feet/minute - 11.18metre/second
Take Off Distance :
3505 metre - 11,499.20 feet
Landing Distance :
1801 metre - 5,908.72 feet
Max Tak eOff Weight :
148,800 Kg - 328,044 lbs
Max Payload :
27,400 Kg - 60,406 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity :
23,393 gallon - 88,552 litre
Baggage Volume :
71 m3 / 2,507 ft3
Seats Economy/General Class :
259 seats
Seats Business Class :
NA
Seats First Class :
NA
Cabin Height :
2.21 metre - 7.25 feet
Cabin Width :
3.51 metre - 11.52 feet
Cabin Length :
50.1 metre - 164.37 feet
Exterior Length :
57 metre - 187.01 feet
Tail Height :
13.1 metre - 42.98 feet
Fuselage Diameter :
3.74 metre - 12.27 feet
Wing Span Rotor Diameter :
45.24 metre - 148.42 feet
With four CFM 56-2 C6
turbofan engines producing 34,000 pound-force, the McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71 can reach a maximum cruise speed of 483 knots. The fuel tank capacity of the aircraft is 23,393 gallons, permitting a travel range of 6,500 nautical miles with a fuel economy equating to 0.28 nautical miles per gallon. During flight operations, the DC-8-71 may accommodate up to 259 passengers across its cabin seating, accounting for its 163,700 pound payload capacity. Altogether, the DC-8-71 may operate with a maximum takeoff weight of 328,044 pounds.
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