How to spot it
Four engines on separate pylons under a swept wing and a long, slim narrowbody fuselage; stretched versions look extremely long.
Did you know
The DC-8 was Douglas's first jet airliner, a rival to the Boeing 707.
Details
| Maker | Douglas |
|---|---|
| Type | Airliner |
| ICAO code | DC86 |
| First flight | 1958 |
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