Aviation in 1952: Commercial Aviation (Douglas)

A full-scale fuselage mock-up of the Douglas version of a jet transport is on display at the home plant of this company in Santa Monica, Calif. This plane is designated as the DC-8 and is powered by four turbojet engines, probably Pratt & Whitney Turbo Wasps (J-57) rated in the 15,000-lb. thrust class. The wing span is 127 feet., length, 134 ft., and angle of sweepback, 35 deg. The fuselage diameter is a little more than 10 ft. The estimated cruising speed is 560 mph at 40,000 ft., and range, 2500 mi. The gross weight ranges from 180,000 lb. to 220,000 lb., for different versions. The seating capacity ranges from 70-120 persons. Douglas plans to spend $30,000,000 to $40,000,000 in developing this machine by 1958.

 

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