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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
gptkb:DC-8-50
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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narrow-body
twin aisle
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gptkbp:constructed_in
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556
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gptkbp:crew
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2
3 to 4
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gptkbp:design
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gptkb:aircraft
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gptkbp:engine_type
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turbojet
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gptkbp:features
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advanced avionics
high-mounted wings
T-tail configuration
pressurized cabin
four engines
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gptkbp:first_flight
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gptkb:1960
2000s
1958-05-30
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gptkbp:fuel_capacity
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24,000 lb
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gptkbp:has_variants
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8
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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influenced future aircraft designs
set standards for commercial aviation
first jet airliner by Mc Donnell Douglas
pioneered transcontinental jet travel
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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DC-8 family
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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 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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300,000 lb
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gptkbp:notable_event
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DC-8 crash in 1985
DC-8 emergency landing in 1970
DC-8 hijacking in 1972
DC-8 mid-air collision in 1972
DC-8 runway overrun in 1990
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gptkbp:operational_range
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domestic and international
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gptkbp:primary_user
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gptkb:United_Airlines
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gptkbp:production_years
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1958 to 1972
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gptkbp:range
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3,000 to 5,000 miles
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gptkbp:retired
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2000s
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gptkbp:seating_capacity
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up to 10,000 lb
up to 259
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gptkbp:service_ceiling
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35,000 ft
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gptkbp:services
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various cargo airlines
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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-8-10
gptkb:DC-8-30
gptkb:DC-8-50
gptkb:DC-8-60
gptkb:DC-8-70
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gptkbp:wing_area
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3,500 sq ft
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gptkbp:wingspan
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145 ft 0 in
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