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McDonnell-Douglas DC-8-70

McDonnell-Douglas · DC87

Heavy-category jet with 4 engines. Approaches at 145 kts. Requires about 18.5k ft of field length for takeoff.

4x JetHeavyRECAT CFL410 ceilingILS capable

Performance

ParameterValue
Engines4 x Jet
Weight classHeavy (H)
RECAT-EU categoryC (Lower heavy)
Service ceiling41,000 ft (FL410)
Max climb rate2,200 fpm
Max descent rate3,000 fpm

Speed envelope

ParameterValue
Minimum speed160 kts
Landing speed145 kts
Cruise speed433 kts
Maximum speed480 kts

Runway requirements

Field lengths used in the simulation for takeoff/landing calculations.

ParameterValue
Takeoff field length18,520 ft (3.05 nm)
Landing field length12,152 ft (2.00 nm)

Equipment

CapabilityStatus
ILS approachesYes
Fix navigationYes
SRS category3
LAHSO category9

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