MODIFIED DC-8 LABORATORY?! NASA Douglas DC-8-72 in Paine Field (PAE / KPAE)

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When I heard NASA's DC8 was flying all month long at Paine Field; I knew I had to make my way there... This is my 2nd time catching a DC-8!
Throughout the month of October, Boeing and NASA has embarked on a new emissions testing project; Boeing is flying their new 737 MAX 10 using both conventional and sustainable fuels, while NASA's DC-8 follows the 737 to measure the emission of different fuel types and formation of contrail ice particles. The 737 MAX will be delivered to United but right now the aircraft is part of Boeing's ecoDemonstrator "explorer" aircraft.
NASA's DC-8 is their airborne science laboratory; the aircraft is used to collect data from various experiments to support the world's scientific community. The aircraft is also used as a more inexpensive way to test satellite equipment and other prototypes.
The DC-8 is also used for space vehicle launches and re-entry telemetry and tracking.
Once a very common aircraft in the skies, the DC-8 has become a very rare sight. There are currently only 8 DC-8's currently active in the world
This DC-8 started its life with Alitalia in 1969, it then joined Braniff International Airways and Quiet Nacelle Corporation. In 1986, it finally joined NASA where it has been ever since. Sadly the aircraft will be retired in the very near future and replaced by a Boeing 777.
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Airport: Everett Paine Field - PAE / KPAE
1)
Airline: NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)
Aircraft: Douglas DC-8-72 (DC87)
Flight: NASA817
Callsign: NASA 817 Heavy
Registration: N817NA
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Airline: Boeing Company (United)
Aircraft: Boeing 737 MAX 10 (B3XM)
Flight: BOE202
Callsign: Boeing 202 Experimental
Registration: N27602
Runways used: 34L
Date: October 20 2023
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@TheHDAviation 9 месяцев назад

What a catch, such a cool aircraft to get to see flying. Excellent footage of this classic beauty!

@jerrywatt6813 11 дней назад

What powerplant are these sure looks slick i spent many days turning wrenches on dc 8 a lovely lady indeed

@RGB06084 9 месяцев назад

They flew a sortie through CT in July too! They flew CT at 2300 feet or so.

@AlexPraglowskiAviation 9 месяцев назад

Now that's a great way to start the morning

@rylerafaelrival_08 3 месяца назад

N817NA recently landed at my local airport

@WMAcadet 8 месяцев назад

I noticed on the Samaritans Purse DC-8-72 as well as on this NASA DC-8-72 that a row of vortex generators has been added to the top of the wing from just inboard of the #s 1 and 4 engine pylons outboard to a few feet inboard of the wingtip just about where the forward spar and leading edge join. Having been around the DC-8 since 1962 and having had an ATP type rating on it and flying them (-21, -53, -54F, -55F, -62, -63, -71, -73) for more than ten years (just to establish that I know what I'm talking about) and telling you the DC-8 was not built with and never had vortex generators from the factory, what is the story behind them on the wing now? When were they installed, and for what purpose? The -73 had strakes on the engine pods, but the -71 did not, and I'm assuming that had to do with the extra three feet of wingtip extension on the -63/-73.