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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:aircraft
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:DC-8-20
gptkb:DC-8-30
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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gptkb:DC-8_family
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gptkbp:cockpit
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two-pilot cockpit
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gptkbp:crew
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3 to 4 crew members
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gptkbp:design
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Mc Donnell Douglas engineers
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gptkbp:elevation
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35,000 ft
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gptkbp:engine_type
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turbofan
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gptkbp:first_flight
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gptkb:1961
2000s
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gptkbp:fuel_capacity
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24,000 US gallons
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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DC-8 Super 60
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:Douglas_DC-6
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gptkbp:introduced
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gptkb:1961
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gptkbp:landing_gear
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tricycle gear
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gptkbp:legacy
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paved the way for modern jetliners
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gptkbp:length
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152 ft 9 in
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Mc_Donnell_Douglas
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gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight
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270,000 lb
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gptkbp:notable_operations
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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_range
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4,500 miles with maximum payload
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gptkbp:operational_status
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retired from commercial service
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gptkbp:production_years
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1961 to 1972
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gptkbp:range
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5,000 miles
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gptkbp:retired
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2000s
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gptkbp:retirement_year
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age and fuel efficiency
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gptkbp:role
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gptkb:aircraft
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gptkbp:safety_record
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generally safe with few incidents
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gptkbp:seating_capacity
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10,000 lb
180 to 250 passengers
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gptkbp:service_ceiling
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35,000 ft
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gptkbp:significant_event
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first jet airliner to operate transatlantic flights.
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gptkbp:speed
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550 mph
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:DC-10
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gptkbp:variant
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gptkb:DC-8-70
gptkb:DC-8-61
gptkb:DC-8-62
gptkb:DC-8-63
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gptkbp:wing_area
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3,600 sq ft
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gptkbp:wingspan
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145 ft 0 in
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