DC-8 F

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft_configuration varied by model
freighter configuration
gptkbp:aircraft_operated narrow-body
large cargo door
high payload capacity
lightweight for its class
influenced future freighter designs
gptkbp:aircraft_type gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:capacity up to 200 passengers
gptkbp:cockpit two-pilot
gptkbp:crew gptkb:3
gptkbp:decommissioned various airlines
gptkbp:design low-wing
gptkbp:engine_configuration wing-mounted
gptkbp:engine_type turbofan
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1961
2020s
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 24,000 gallons
gptkbp:historical_significance first jet freighter
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label DC-8 F
gptkbp:landing_gear gptkb:Cycling
gptkbp:length 159 ft 4 in
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Mc_Donnell_Douglas
gptkbp:max_speed 600 mph
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight 150,000 lb
gptkbp:modifications cargo conversion
gptkbp:notable_operators gptkb:United_Airlines
gptkbp:number_built over 500
gptkbp:number_of_engines gptkb:4
gptkbp:operational_history extensive use in cargo transport
gptkbp:operational_range short to medium haul
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Delta_Air_Lines
gptkbp:original_purpose passenger transport
gptkbp:production_years 1960s to 1980s
gptkbp:range 3,000 miles
gptkbp:related_aircraft gptkb:DC-8_family
gptkbp:retirement_year 2000s
gptkbp:role gptkb:ship
gptkbp:service freight operations
gptkbp:service_ceiling 35,000 ft
gptkbp:successor gptkb:DC-10
gptkbp:type gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:variant gptkb:DC-8
gptkbp:wing_area 3,500 sq ft
gptkbp:wing_configuration swept wing
gptkbp:wingspan 150 ft 0 in
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Douglas_DC-8_family
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7