Douglas DC-8

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douglas dc8 model airplane

Douglas DC-8 model airplane

Aware that Boeing was well advanced with its Model 707, and anxious to maintain a substantial share of the market for civil transports, Douglas announced on June 7, 1955, its intention of developing a turbojet-powered airliner to supersede the DC-7, and design of the Douglas DC-8 went ahead without delay. One prototype demonstrator was built, and when this first airplane flew on May 30, 1958, it was seen to be very similar externally to the Boeing 707. FAA approval was awarded on August 31, 1959, with Delta Airlines and United Air Lines becoming recipients of the first airplanes. The Douglas DC-8-63 was powered by four 19,000-lb. thrust Pratt & Whitney JT3D-7 turbofans, giving the airplane a maximum cruising speed of 600 mph at 30,000 feet, economic cruising speed of 523 mph, and a range with maximum payload of 4,500 miles.

All airplane models are Hand Carved, Hand Painted Mahogany and come fully assembled with removable desk stand.

Dimensions: Wingspan, 16" -Length, 17 1/4" -Scale, 1/130

Item #AM479-BR (United) - Air Corps Price $149.95

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Dimensions: Wingspan, 17 1/2" -Length, 22 12" -Scale, 1/100

Item #G5710P3W (United) - Air Corps Price $154.95

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