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Douglas DC8 54/55 |
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Manufactured by McDonnell Douglas - four turbofans - long haul
The DC-8 is stage 3 and able to fly within Europe. It is a cheaper
aircraft to operate than the A-300
and is similar to the B-707 in performance and payload.
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Max load (tonnes) |
41 |
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| Door size (WxH cm) |
355 x 215 |
| Cargo hold (LxWxH cm) |
3154 x 317 x 203 |
| Useable volume (cubic m) |
180 |
| Runway requirement (m) |
2042 |
| Load range (km) |
8950 |
| Ferry range (km) |
- |
| Cruise speed (km/h) |
887 |
| Fuel burn (tonnes/hour) |
- |
| Pallet positions |
13 |
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CARGO HOLD LAYOUT
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Different configurations will cause variations in
specification - call ACS for your specific needs.
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