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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:aircraft
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gptkbp:aircraft_configuration
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single-aisle
varied by model and configuration
Douglas design philosophy
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gptkbp:aircraft_impact
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influenced air travel in the 1960s and 1970s
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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narrow-body aircraft
advanced avionics for its time
significant in aviation history
paved the way for future aircraft designs
high-speed cruise
developed in response to market demand for jet airliners
phased out in favor of more efficient models
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gptkbp:aircraft_role
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passenger and cargo transport
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gptkbp:aircraft_type
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gptkb:aircraft
DC-8-10, DC-8-20, DC-8-30, DC-8-40, DC-8-50, DC-8-60
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gptkbp:capacity
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up to 259 passengers
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gptkbp:crew
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2 pilots
3 to 4
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gptkbp:decommissioned
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various airlines
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gptkbp:design
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low-wing monoplane
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gptkbp:engine_type
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turbojet
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gptkbp:first_flight
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2000s
1958-05-30
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gptkbp:flight_deck
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two-crew cockpit
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gptkbp:fuel_capacity
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24,000 gallons
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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DC-8 P
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gptkbp:influenced
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subsequent jet airliners
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gptkbp:introduced
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gptkb:1960
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gptkbp:landing_gear
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tricycle gear
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gptkbp:length
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152 ft 11 in
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Douglas_Aircraft_Company
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gptkbp:max_speed
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600 mph
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gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight
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270,000 lbs
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gptkbp:notable_users
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gptkb:Delta_Air_Lines
gptkb:Trans_World_Airlines
gptkb:United_Airlines
gptkb:Pan_American_World_Airways
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gptkbp:number_built
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over 500
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gptkbp:operational_history
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used for cargo and passenger transport
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gptkbp:operational_range
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domestic and international routes
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gptkbp:operator
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cargo airlines
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gptkbp:payload_capacity
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80,000 lbs
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gptkbp:power_source
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four Pratt & Whitney JT3 D engines
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gptkbp:production_years
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1958 to 1972
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gptkbp:range
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5,000 miles
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gptkbp:related_aircraft
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gptkb:DC-8_family
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gptkbp:retired
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1990s
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gptkbp:role
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gptkb:aircraft
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gptkbp:service_ceiling
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35,000 ft
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:DC-9
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gptkbp:variant
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gptkb:DC-8
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gptkbp:wing_area
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1,500 sq ft
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gptkbp:wingspan
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145 ft 0 in
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Douglas_DC-8_family
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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7
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