If you are interested in premium parts and components for the DC-8-72 and similar aircraft, look no further than ASAP Aerospace. The Douglas McDonnell DC-8-72 is a variant within the series of Douglas DC-8 narrow-body airliners, designed and manufactured by the Douglas Aircraft Company and later McDonnell Douglas. The Douglas DC-8 and its variants were produced over the years between 1958 and 1972, and 556 units in total were built. Although the aircraft and its variants now only operate in limited service as cargo aircraft, they have historically been operated by the likes of United Airlines, UPS Airlines, and Delta Air Lines.
Model No :
Mcdonnell Douglas Dc 8 72
Manufacturer :
McDonnell Douglas
Country :
United States
Manufactured :
1969 to: 1988
ICAO :
DC87
DC87
Avionics :
Dual Collins VHF 21D, HF 628T-1 , TDR-94D
Engine :
4x CFM 56-2 C6 turbofan
Power :
34,000 pound-force
Max Cruise Speed :
488 knots - 904 Km/h
Approach Speed :
145 knots
Travel Range :
9,800 Nautical Miles - 18,150 Kilometers
Fuel Economy :
Fuel Economy:
Service Ceiling :
42,000 feet
Rate of Climb :
2200 feet/minute - 11.18metre/second
Take Off Distance :
3050 metre - 10,006.44 feet
Landing Distance :
2000 metre - 6,561.60 feet
Max Tak eOff Weight :
152,000 Kg - 335,099 lbs
Max Payload :
19,000 Kg - 41,887 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity :
24,275 gallon - 91,891 litre
Baggage Volume :
45.7 m3 / 1,614 ft3
Seats Economy/General Class :
189 seats
Seats Business Class :
NA
Seats First Class :
NA
Cabin Height :
2.21 metre - 7.25 feet
Cabin Width :
3.51 metre - 11.52 feet
Cabin Length :
42.49 metre - 139.40 feet
Exterior Length :
48 metre - 157.48 feet
Tail Height :
13.1 metre - 42.98 feet
Fuselage Diameter :
3.74 metre - 12.27 feet
Wing Span Rotor Diameter :
42.3 metre - 138.78 feet
With four CFM 56-2 C6
turbofan engines producing 34,000 pound-force, the Douglas McDonnell DC-8-72 can operate with a maximum cruise speed of 483 knots. The DC-8-72 also features a fuel tank capacity of 23,393 gallons, permitting a maximum travel range of 6,500 nautical miles with an average fuel economy equating to 0.28 nautical miles per gallon. In regards to the capacity of the DC-8-72, upwards of 189 passengers may be accommodated within its cabin seating, and upwards of 41,800 pounds of payload is permissible for flight.
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