Douglas DC-8
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The Douglas DC-8 is a jet aircraft in av8. Along with the Boeing 707, it is the first large jet available.
It is an optional aircraft, replacing the Boeing 707 if the appropriate parameter bit is set.
Stats
| Introduction | 1959 |
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| Withdrawal | 1999 |
| Aircraft Type | Large |
| Cruising Speed | 592mph |
| Landing Speed | 192mph |
| Capacity | 124 pax & 30 mail, or 120 crates of goods |
Information
Douglas was the world leader in piston airliner production, with over 10,000 Douglas DC-3s built for the war effort. Their first jet airliner, the DC-8, was very similar to Boeing's 707, but never quite as successful.
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