DC8-70 vs A300

[Larry in TN]

Can anyone compare the freight carrying capability of the DC8-70 series (71 or 73) which the older A300?

I would have thought that the A300 carried at least as much but someone else thought the DC8 carried more.

[alapt]

Depending on the EOW of the -8, it is an easy 42 tons! Great aircraft. Great engines, easy airframe and a real cockpit...three drivers!

[Flip Flop Flyer]

Under ideal circumstances, you can get around 50 tons onboard a -73. An A300B4 will max out at around 45. However, the Bus has much more in the way iof volume and is capable of carrying a wider selection of ULD types. The -73 has superior range over the B4.

For an integrator doing short/medium routes, the B4 will probably be a better deal. For long hauls or dense loads, the -73 will probably be a better choice. Horses for courses and all that.


The A300-600F will lift more than the -73, albeit at slightly shorter range.

PS
The B4 also has a "proper" 3-man cockpit. :ok:

[Larry in TN]

Thanks. I didn't realise that their capacities were that similar.

[411A]

Those that are looking at the -B4 should also note that there is a rather severe (read expensive) airworthiness directive regarding fuselage structure, which may well affect many aircraft.
Ain't no free lunch.:uhoh: :uhoh:

[Clarence Oveur]

Could you be a bit more specific 411A?

[411A]

Section 46 (if I recall correctly), very similar to Boeing's 747 section 41 difficulties.

[anguspm]

411A,

You are thinking of the Frame 47 cracking at the lower radius.

The repair is expensive (circa half a million €) but thankfully isn't present on many airframes (six I think at the moment) and can be accomplished in 20-25 days (same as a standard 2C and 5yr CPCP chk).

"Why plan when you can react?"