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Dec 1957
Operational Characteristics of the Douglas DC-8
Author: J.B. EdwardsAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Journal of the Air Transport Division
Volume 83, Issue 2
Abstract
This paper discusses planning of aircraft for the jet age, gives a general description of the Douglas DC-8, and describes the operational capabilities of this aircraft on and around air terminals. Also presented are some innovations intended to protect jet engines from ingestion damage and improve operational training.
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Journal of the Air Transport Division
Volume 83 • Issue 2 • December 1957
Pages: 1470-1 - 1470-12
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© 1957 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Dec 1957
Published online: Feb 3, 2021
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J.B. Edwards
Asst. to Chief Engr., Douglas Aircraft Co., Inc., Santa Monica, California
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