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McDonnell Douglas DC-9-15
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1967
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431522
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Aircraft Data
The McDonnell Douglas DC-9 is a single-aisle short to medium jet airliner. It was a two engined partner for the DC-8 programme, and a smaller rival for the Boeing 727. It is known for its long life and reliability, many of the youngest are still active.The DC9-15 was an early, short version of the type. It was an upgrade of the series 10 version, with more fuel and upgraded weights.
Country of origin | First flight | No. built | No. in service | Crew | Passengers |
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USA | 1965 | 80 | 34 | 2 | n/a - 90 |
Power
2 x Pratt & Whitney JT8D (16000 - 20000 lbf) turbofan engines.
Uses the JT9D-7 engine
Dimensions
Length | 104 ft. 5 in. |
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Wing Span | 89 ft. 5 in. |
Height | 27 ft. 5 in. |
Empty Weight | 50,000 lbs. |
Max Weight | 90,700 lbs. |
Performance
Max Speed | 488 kts |
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Cruise Speed | 450 kts |
Ceiling | 34,000 ft. |
Normal Range | 1,000nm |
Max Range | 1,265nm |
Updated 3rd December 2008
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