McDonnell Douglas Douglas DC-8
Civilian
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The Douglas DC-8, first flying in 1958, was a narrow-body airliner that competed with the legendary 707. An American marvel of jet propulsion and pressurization, it became a workhorse for airlines seeking cost-effective transatlantic and transcontinental service.
Specifications
- Role
- Narrow-body airliner
- Origin
- United States
- First flight
- 1958