The Douglas DC-8 is a four engine jet freighter designed for long range cargo transport. Its proven reliability, payload, and safety record have made it a standard of the aerial freight business for over 30 years. IAR currently has several DC-8-62F and -63F freighters that are available for lease or sale. Known as the 'Super 60 Series', these aircraft incorporate increased size, capacity and efficiency over earlier models of the DC-8. Payload, range, and technical data are listed below.
DC-8-63F
Max Payload - 119,670 pounds (54,282 kg)
Max Cargo Volume - 12,830 cu ft (363 cu meters)
Max Number of Cargo Pallets - 18
Range (empty) - 6,100 nm
Range (max payload) - 2,400 nm
DC-8-62F
Max Payload - 91,440 pounds (41,477 kg)
Max Cargo Volume - 9,373 cu ft (262 cu meters)
Max Number of Cargo Pallets - 14
Range (empty) - 6,200 nm
Range (max payload) - 3,100 nm
