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Douglas DC-8-54F United N8053U(Flight2885)

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Auto Credit Based on LM0418's Douglas DC-8-61 United Airlines

Douglas DC-8-54F United N8053

Credits to LM0418’s Douglas DC-8-61 United Airlines

About United Airlines Flight 2885:On January 11, 1983, a Douglas DC-8 cargo plane with registration number n8053u crashed into a nearby farmland during takeoff at Detroit Airport. After investigation, it was found that it was because an inexperienced flight engineer and co pilot who did not have a flight license swapped positions, causing the plane to stall and ultimately crash in the farmland due to inexperienced flight engineers pulling the lever to adjust the trim during takeoff

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Douglas DC-8-61 United Airlines
  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 143.3ft (43.7m)
  • Length 155.2ft (47.3m)
  • Height 44.2ft (13.5m)
  • Empty Weight 192,770lbs (87,439kg)
  • Loaded Weight 229,914lbs (104,287kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.483
  • Wing Loading 67.4lbs/ft2 (328.9kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 3,413.1ft2 (317.1m2)
  • Drag Points 23425

Parts

  • Number of Parts 554
  • Control Surfaces 9
  • Performance Cost 3,229