DOUGLAS DC-8-50 | SKYbrary Aviation Safety
Long range airliner and freighter. In service since 1959. Built as DC-8- 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50. DC-8-10 initial domestic version, DC-8-20 with more powerful engines. Intercontinental series - 30, - 40 and - 50 with shorter fuselage and more powerful engines. Only DC-8-50 remain in service as freighter. The DC85 is member of the DC-8 family of aircraft.
Technical Data
Powerplant
10: 4 x P&W JT3C-6 (60,5 kN) or
20: 4 x P&W JT4A-9 (75,3 kN) or
30, 40, 50: 4 x P&W JT3D-3 (80,6 kN) turbofans.
Engine Model(s)
Pratt & Whitney JT3C
Pratt & Whitney JT4A
Indicative Performance Data
Initial Climb (to 5000 ft)
Initial Descent (to FL240)