Douglas DC-8
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Stats
| Introduction | 1959 |
|---|---|
| Withdrawal | 1999 |
| Aircraft Type | Large |
| Cruising Speed | 592mph |
| Landing Speed | 192mph |
| Capacity | 124 pax & 30 mail, or 120 crates of goods 189 pax & 40 mail, or 180 crates of goods (1967 - Super 60) |
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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.
