yes, it is slightly stretched over the DC-8-10 through -50 series. It also has a wider wingspan so that it has a longer range. United used to fly it nonstop from JFK to HNL in the '60s and '70s.
I worked in a GM plant in Australia from 1990 through 1992. . It is called GMH there. (was) There were plenty of Vietnamese refugees working there, doing menial factory jobs. I worked in the 'Engine Test' area/section. One guy, I remember, told me how their boat was out at sea and they feigned a broken engine in order to get rescued - a naturally smart move - and they ended up a 'boat people' in Australia. A cool and measured guy, I couldn't help asking him about his previous life. He was a civilian pilot with Vietnam Airlines and when I asked him, "What is the best aircraft?" , he quickly replied, 'The DC-8' Beautiful fuselage...and he went on to explain things I have forgotten or didn't understand.
Fun Fact: Their is still one plane left from Hawaiian's old fleet. It is a DC-9-50 maybe, from what I know, it used to fly from Hilo to Honolulu as its main route. Now I think its used for pilot training.
@QuickBurn70, I'm sorry I slightly botched my last response. The -61/71 and the 63/73 are the stretched models (187.5ft). The -62/72 are the hot rods of the group, the -62 has the same thrust as a -61 (18,000lb) and the -72 is CRAZY powerful at 22,000lbs of thrust.
@Flying3803, this particular aircraft (N8969U)/(cn 46070/467) went on to fly for Arrow Air and is now stored at Roswell Industrial Air Center (ROW / KROW) but could be broken up by now. The DC-8-62 is a plane that loves fuel a bit too much and it also only held around 189 passengers. When you compare the fuel consumption per seat of the L-1011's and even the newer A330's it makes sense to upgrade the fleet.
This is cool! It like watching history right before your very eyes! What year was this video shot? Does Hawaiian Airlines still use these planes for passenger service?
I don't know why but for some reason the 707 just seemed more athestically pleasing to me. The DC8 has clean, graceful lines but the twin air intakes in the front with the multi-paneled cockpick just throws it off. I means seriously am I mistaken when I say it looks like that plane is wearing a JASON Mask???
A sound you'll never forget. I've worked DC-8's when I got my A&P. What a great airplane!
What a beauty! I wish they were still around. Class.
I flew that plane, it was originally from UAL. One of the best DC-8s that HAL had at the time. They went bye bye around late1993.
yes, it is slightly stretched over the DC-8-10 through -50 series. It also has a wider wingspan so that it has a longer range. United used to fly it nonstop from JFK to HNL in the '60s and '70s.
That beautiful sound! If only today's jets could still sound that way. A330, no thank you!
I worked in a GM plant in Australia from 1990 through 1992. . It is called GMH there. (was) There were plenty of Vietnamese refugees working there, doing menial factory jobs. I worked in the 'Engine Test' area/section. One guy, I remember, told me how their boat was out at sea and they feigned a broken engine in order to get rescued - a naturally smart move - and they ended up a 'boat people' in Australia. A cool and measured guy, I couldn't help asking him about his previous life. He was a civilian pilot with Vietnam Airlines and when I asked him, "What is the best aircraft?" , he quickly replied, 'The DC-8' Beautiful fuselage...and he went on to explain things I have forgotten or didn't understand.
Beautiful airplane....nice shootin' Craig!
What an awesome airplane
Fun Fact: Their is still one plane left from Hawaiian's old fleet. It is a DC-9-50 maybe, from what I know, it used to fly from Hilo to Honolulu as its main route. Now I think its used for pilot training.
I flew on a Hawaiian Airlines DC-8 from SLC direct to HNL in 1986. Nice flight.
I like these old jets much more then the new ones..
@QuickBurn70, I'm sorry I slightly botched my last response. The -61/71 and the 63/73 are the stretched models (187.5ft). The -62/72 are the hot rods of the group, the -62 has the same thrust as a -61 (18,000lb) and the -72 is CRAZY powerful at 22,000lbs of thrust.
An oldie but goodie.
@Flying3803, this particular aircraft (N8969U)/(cn 46070/467) went on to fly for Arrow Air and is now stored at Roswell Industrial Air Center (ROW / KROW) but could be broken up by now. The DC-8-62 is a plane that loves fuel a bit too much and it also only held around 189 passengers. When you compare the fuel consumption per seat of the L-1011's and even the newer A330's it makes sense to upgrade the fleet.
Really great aircraft!!
The 63F is my favourite DC8.
Noisy, but beautiful sound
This is cool! It like watching history right before your very eyes! What year was this video shot? Does Hawaiian Airlines still use these planes for passenger service?
Hawaiian Air should paint some of their A330s this retro color scheme.
I agree. That was their best paint scheme.
these air douglas dc8 aircrafts are no longer here that means all of them are scrapped
The Boeing 707 and DC-8 use the same exact engines.
Pretty bird
"Hawaiian air" was N8969U.
"Hawaiian" was N8973U, and wlth no painted engines was N8970U.
When jets did not sound like vacuum cleaners...
Does anyone know what happened to this type of aircraft of why it's not in the Hawaiian Airlines fleet anymore.
@RyanBomar OH okay that's what happened alright thanks for the Intel.
I don't know why but for some reason the 707 just seemed more athestically pleasing to me. The DC8 has clean, graceful lines but the twin air intakes in the front with the multi-paneled cockpick just throws it off. I means seriously am I mistaken when I say it looks like that plane is wearing a JASON Mask???
cool I love it
or on a smaller scale, a 737-800/-900er, A320/321, and 757-200 do the trick on the shorter routes.
Its more similar to... 757-200, Dc8-62 48 meters, 757-200 47 meters ;)
@MrGlb2012, I'm jealous! Leave that in your will for me :)
I thought the 60- series were stretched...?
This one definitely is not stretched lol
What year was that?
ALIENS!
lol