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McDonnell Douglas DC-8-73
The DC-8-73 is the re-engined DC-8-63, the long-range stretched DC-8, fitted with four CFM56 turbofans. It is 187 ft 5 in long with a 148 ft 5 in wingspan, takes off at up to 355,000 pounds and holds 91,891 liters of fuel. As a passenger jet it is certified for 259 seats; the all-freight DC-8-73F has no passenger seats and room for 12,830 cubic feet of cargo. The DC-8-71 and the shorter DC-8-72 are the other Series 70 versions, and all three share the ICAO code DC87. A few Series 70 jets still fly in US airspace.
- Engines
- Four CFM International CFM56 turbofans under the wings
- Max takeoff weight
- 355,000 lb (161,028 kg)
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Specifications
| Length | 187 ft 5 in (57.12 m) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 148 ft 5 in (45.23 m) |
| Height | 43 ft 0 in (13.11 m) |
| Fuselage width | 12 ft 3 in (3.73 m) |
| Fuel capacity | 24,280 US gal (91,891 L) |
| Status | Still flying with a few operators |
| Type codes | ICAO DC87 |
Who flies it now
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