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McDonnell Douglas DC-9-51
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March 1985
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432497
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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 DC-9-51 was the last of the production variants of the DC-9 type. It was a stretched version of the standard DC9-30.
Country of origin | First flight | No. built | No. in service | Crew | Passengers |
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USA | 1975 | 96 | 50 | 2 | 115 - 139 |
Power
2 x Pratt & Whitney JT8D (16000 - 20000 lbf) turbofan engines.
Uses the JT9D-17, rated at 16500lb thrust
Dimensions
Length | 133 ft. 7 in. |
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Wing Span | 93 ft. 5 in. |
Height | 27 ft. 5 in. |
Empty Weight | 61,880 lbs. |
Max Weight | 121,000 lbs. |
Performance
Max Speed | 500 kts |
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Cruise Speed | 443 kts |
Ceiling | 35,000 ft. |
Normal Range | 1,250nm |
Max Range | 1,795nm |
Updated 4th December 2008
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