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A rare catch of the DC-8-72F of Samaritan's Purse touching down—one of the very few DC-8s left in worldwide operation, now serving humanitarian relief.
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Spotter's notes
DC-8s with CFM56 engines are referred to as 'Super 70' series. Samaritan's Purse operates this aircraft globally for urgent relief and medical supplies, often to remote or disaster-stricken regions.
Aircraft identity
Registration
N910SF
ICAO Type
DC87
Model
DC-8-72(F)
Manufacturer
McDonnell Douglas (originally Douglas Aircraft)
Airline
Samaritan's Purse
Livery
Samaritan's Purse International Relief
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
CFM International CFM56-2C
Thrust
23,500 lbf (104.5 kN) each (CFM56-2C engines)
Wingspan
45.2 meters
Length
45.9 meters
Height
12.7 meters
MTOW
151,320 kg
Range
8,100 km
Capacity
Cargo: up to 45,000 kg (no passengers—freighter)
Cruise Speed
876 km/h
Noise Rating
Stage 3 (ICAO Chapter 3); varies by hushkit/engine mod