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Convair CV-880
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Douglas Aircraft DC-8
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| Quick facts | ||
| Manufacturer | Convair | Douglas Aircraft |
| Type | Narrow-body airliners | Narrow-body airliners |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States | 🇺🇸 United States |
| First flight | 1959 | 1958 |
| Status | Retired | Retired |
| Units built | 65 | 556 |
| Unit cost | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | — | 57.12 m |
| Wingspan | — | 45.23 m |
| Height | — | 12.92 m |
| Wing area | — | 271.9 m² |
| Weights & fuel | ||
| Empty weight | — | 69,739 kg |
| Max. take-off weight | — | 158,760 kg |
| Performance | ||
| Cruise speed | — | 870 km/h |
| Max. Mach | — | Mach 0.88 |
| Range | — | 7,200 km |
| Service ceiling | — | 12,500 m |
| Crew & capacity | ||
| Crew | — | 3 |
| Seats (max.) | — | 259 |
| Powerplant | ||
| Engines | — | 4 |
| Engine type | — | — |
| Engine model | General Electric CJ805-3 | Pratt & Whitney JT3D-7 |
| Thrust (each) | — | 84.5 kN |
At a glance
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.