DC8-70 vs A300
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DC8-70 vs A300
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.
I would have thought that the A300 carried at least as much but someone else thought the DC8 carried more.
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Larry
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.
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The B4 also has a "proper" 3-man cockpit.
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.
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The B4 also has a "proper" 3-man cockpit.
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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.
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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?"
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?"
