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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

24th Sep 2014, 17:15

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DC-8 Super Seventies Conversion - effect on performance

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Posted By barit1

Engine weights

A30yoyo

Thanks for the table of weights. Now you've got me busy on my end, seeing just what "bare engine" includes. :confused::}

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

22nd Sep 2014, 14:10

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DC-8 Super Seventies Conversion - effect on performance

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Posted By barit1

CFM56 heavier than the J57? I'd have to see the...

CFM56 heavier than the J57? I'd have to see the numbers.

But take that at face value; the mission fuel is considerably less, and with more thrust, the climb is considerably improved, reaching TOC...

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

20th Sep 2014, 13:59

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DC-8 Super Seventies Conversion - effect on performance

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Posted By barit1

The big marketing hurdle was the fact CFMI was a...

The big marketing hurdle was the fact CFMI was a joint venture, two companies in two countries, two languages, two legal systems, separated by a pond. Few thought the deal could reach Vr, let alone...

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

20th Sep 2014, 02:13

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DC-8 Super Seventies Conversion - effect on performance

Views: 9,549

Posted By barit1

Douglas Tulsa did the prototype conversion, and...

Douglas Tulsa did the prototype conversion, and Delta received their first ship from Douglas (same ship maybe?).

And Delta decided they would buy parts from Tulsa to convert the rest of their...

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