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19th Feb 2006, 23:01

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barit1

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I don't have the weights handy, but a DC-8-60 w/JT3D's could be converted to a -70 series w/CFM56's. The new engine is larger diameter (less ground clearance) and more thrust but lighter. Over 100 planes were converted 20 years ago.