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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
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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narrow-body aircraft
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gptkbp:aircraft_role
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freighter and passenger transport
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gptkbp:aircraft_type
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gptkb:aircraft
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gptkbp:built
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over 600
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gptkbp:cargo_types
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gptkb:DC-8_F
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gptkbp:cockpit
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two-pilot cockpit
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gptkbp:cruise_speed
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around 550 mph (885 km/h)
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gptkbp:design
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low-wing monoplane
Douglas engineers
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gptkbp:engine_type
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turbojet and turbofan engines
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gptkbp:first_flight
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2000s
February 1958
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gptkbp:fuel_capacity
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up to 24,000 lb (11,000 kg)
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gptkbp:fuselage_material
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12 ft 4 in (3.76 m)
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gptkbp:has_variations
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several
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Douglas DC-8 family
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gptkbp:influenced
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subsequent jet airliners
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gptkbp:landing_gear
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tricycle landing gear
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gptkbp:legacy
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paved the way for future aircraft designs
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gptkbp:length
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up to 180 ft 3 in (54.9 m)
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Douglas_Aircraft_Company
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gptkbp:market
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domestic and international flights
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gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight
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up to 270,000 lb (122,470 kg)
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gptkbp:notable_case
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several accidents and incidents
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gptkbp:notable_features
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large passenger capacity
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gptkbp:operational_history
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used by many airlines worldwide
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gptkbp:operational_range
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transcontinental and transatlantic routes
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gptkbp:operator
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various cargo airlines
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gptkbp:passenger_capacity
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gptkb:DC-8_P
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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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up to 5,000 miles (8,000 km)
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gptkbp:related_aircraft
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part of the Douglas family of aircraft
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gptkbp:retired
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2000s
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gptkbp:role
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gptkb:aircraft
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gptkbp:seating_capacity
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up to 300
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gptkbp:service_ceiling
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35,000 ft (10,668 m)
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:Mc_Donnell_Douglas_MD-80
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gptkbp:variant
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DC-8-10, DC-8-20, DC-8-30, DC-8-40, DC-8-50, DC-8-60, DC-8-70
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gptkbp:wing_area
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1,800 sq ft (167 m²)
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gptkbp:wingspan
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up to 150 ft 0 in (45.72 m)
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:JT3_D-1_A
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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6
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