Douglas DC-8-63F Meridian Airways 9G-AXD
- Manufacturer:
- Douglas
- Type / Model:
- DC-8
- Version:
- 63
- Registration:
- 9G-AXD
- Colour Scheme:
- Meridian Airways
- Location:
- Ostend, Belgium
- Photographer:
- AB II
- Date Taken:
- 01/10/2009
- Image ID:
- #92383
- High-Res Photo Dimensions (Pixels):
- 2500 x 1666
- Image Description:
- Air Charter Express Ghana 'ACE' has changed its name and become Meridian Airways with a fleet of 4x DC8-63. Seen here on apron 1 together with sistership 9G-AXA.
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Aircraft Data
The DC-8 is a medium to long range 4 engined airliner. It was the first jet powered airliner from Douglas, and the USA's second successful jet airliner after the Boeing 707. It was developed into many variants of differing ranges and capacities.
The DC-8-63 was the final new build variant and entered service in June 1968. It combined the aerodynamic refinements and increased fuel capacity of the -62 with the very long fuselage of the -61, and had a range with full payload of 4,110 nautical miles
| Country of Origin | First Flight | No. Built | No. In Service | Crew | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 1968 | 107 | 23 | 3 | 180 - 259 |
Power
Uses JT3D-7, rated at 19000lb thrust
| Engine Count | 4 | |
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* TF33 was the military version, many still in service.
Dimensions
| Length | 57.1 m. 187 ft. 4 in. |
| Wing Span | 45.24 m. 148 ft. 5 in. |
| Height | 13.11 m. 43 ft. 0 in. |
| Empty Weight | 66284 kg. 146000 lbs. |
| Max Weight | 158900 kg. 350000 lbs. |
Performance
| Max Speed | 959 kph 596 mph |
| Cruise Speed | |
| Ceiling | 10668 m. 35000 ft. |
| Normal Range | 7236 3907 nm km. |
| Max Range |
7612
4110
nm
km.
Max payload with reserves. |
Display data using: Metric Imperial
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