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DC-8-72Douglas DC-8-72

DOUGLAS DC-8-72
DC87
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Year
Owner
Douglas
Last seen
MTOW
152,000 kg
Range
4,160 nm
Seats
178
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Douglas · DC-8-72
Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
2
Active
1
Origin
US
Variants

Per-variant specifications

VariantEngineMTOWRangeCruisePax
DC87
DC87
152,000 kg4,160 nm433 kt178
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How many DOUGLAS DC-8-72 are there?

2 DOUGLAS DC-8-72 are on the worldwide civil registry, of which about 1 are active. This counts registered airframes, not total production.

What is the range of the DOUGLAS DC-8-72?

The DOUGLAS DC-8-72 has a range of about 4,160 nautical miles.

How fast is the DOUGLAS DC-8-72?

The DOUGLAS DC-8-72 cruises at around 433 knots.

What is the DOUGLAS DC-8-72's maximum take-off weight?

The DOUGLAS DC-8-72 has a maximum take-off weight of 152,000 kg.

How many seats does the DOUGLAS DC-8-72 have?

The DOUGLAS DC-8-72 is typically configured for up to 178 occupants.

What is the ICAO type designator for the DOUGLAS DC-8-72?

The DOUGLAS DC-8-72 uses ICAO type designator DC87.