The Douglas DC-8 (sometimes McDonnell Douglas DC-8) is an early long-range narrow-body jetliner designed and produced by the American Douglas Aircraft Company. Work began in …

Sep 20, 2024 · The story of the magnificent Douglas DC-8 is not so much a story about an airplane but rather a story about a dynasty, trust, and integrity.

Jan 14, 2023 · At the time of its introduction, it was considered the gold-standard intercontinental airliner of its day. The DC-8 group of aircraft included variants suited for either medium- or …

Medium to long range airliner and freighter. The popular DC-8 was Douglas' first jet powered airliner, and the USA's second successful jet powered transport behind the Boeing 707.

Although outwardly similar to the competing 707 with a swept low-mounted wing and four podded turbojet engines, the DC-8 incorporated many innovations of its own, including advanced …

On March 8, 1962, a Delta DC-8 is the first airplane to fly between Los Angeles and Atlanta in less than three hours. The official time was 2 hours, 57 minutes, 11 seconds. Ship 801 was the star …

The Douglas DC-8 is a four engined long range narrow body jet airliner. The aircraft was launched to compete against Boeing's 707 . The DC-8 kept Douglas in a Strong and positive position in …

$ 125-150 million Estimated If Sold At Present DC-8 63CF . photo: Editorial Team. PREVIOUS. Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird . NEXT. Beechcraft Staggerwing C-17 . Share on Facebook Share …

The initial DC-8-11 model had the original, high-drag wingtips and all examples were subsequently converted to DC-8-12 standard. The DC-8-12 had the new wingtips and leading …

May 9, 2025 · The Douglas DC-8 was a pioneering jet-powered transport aircraft that revolutionized air travel in the late 1950s and early 1960s. The development of the DC-8 …