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Douglas DC-8

The first three series of DC-8s were powered by Pratt & Whitney JT3C or JT4A turbojets. More efficient JT3D turbofans powered the Series 50 and 60. Over 100 aircraft were re-engined in the 1980s as DC-8-70s with highly efficient CFM56 high-bypass turbofan engines.

Gift of Braniff International Airways

Display Status

This object is on display in America by Air at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.

America by Air

Object Details

Date

ca. 1973

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

MODELS-Aircraft

Physical Description

Plastic display model of a Douglas DC-8-62 four jet engine, commercial airliner in Braniff livery of white base color on bottom of fuselage, wings, both sides of horizontal stablizer and all of the engine nacelles; yellow, red, dark and light blue artwork on top and sides of fuselage, engine nacelles, vertical and horizontal tails, and wings. 1:50 scale. Circa 1973.

Dimensions

3-D (as stored): 96.5 × 88.9 × 22.9cm (3 ft. 2 in. × 2 ft. 11 in. × 9 in.)

Materials

Plastic
Adhesive
Ferrous Alloy

Inventory Number

A19761276000

Credit Line

Gift of Braniff International Airways

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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