The DC-8 Series 30 is a re-engined version built from 1960, with strengthened fuselage and landing gear, as well as a one-third increase in fuel capacity. A total of 57 DC-8-30s were produced, which could transport up to 176 passengers in economy class at a cruise speed of 946 Km/h.
The DC-8 Series 60 is a new modification made in 1967 to achieve high capacity transport for medium range. The fuselage was stretched 11 meters, for a total of 57.1 m. long. A total of 88 DC-8-60s were produced, which could transport up to 259 passengers in economy class at a cruise speed of 959 Km/h.
The real specifications for this vehicle are (taken from Wikipedia):
| Series | Douglas DC-8-30 | Douglas DC-8-60 | Length | 45.87 m | 57.10 m |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 43.41 m | 45.24 m |
| Empty weight | 60.8 t | 66.36 t |
| Power | 4 x 74.7 kN | 4 x 84.5 kN |
| Cruise speed | 946 Km/h | 959 Km/h |
| Capacity (typical) | 124 | 180 |
| Capacity (maximum) | 176 | 259 |
Here are some pictures of this aircraft.
DC-8-32 of Overseas National Airways in Zurich, 1975
Air Canada DC-8-61 at Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
DC-8-30 United Airlines / DC-8-60 Air CanadaSimutrans object data:
| Type | Airplane | |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Douglas DC-8-30 | Douglas DC-8-60 |
| Freight | Passengers | |
| Capacity | 176 | 259 |
| Power | 9880 kW | 11135 kW |
| Max.Speed | 946 Km/h | 959 Km/h |
| Intro Year | 1959 | 1972 |
| Retire Year | 1967 | 1980 |
You can download the addons in the original liveries at The Simutrans Boxroom.
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