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McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31
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14th August 2010
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376123
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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-9-31 was a standard length version of the type, produced mainly for US airlines. The 30 series DC9s had excellent short field performance, and were the most numerous variant of the type.
Country of origin | First flight | No. built | No. in service | Crew | Passengers |
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USA | 1967 | 235 | 120 | 2 | n/a - 115 |
Power
2 x Pratt & Whitney JT8D (16000 - 20000 lbf) turbofan engines.
Choice of JT8Ds, ranging from 14500 to 16000lb thrust.
Dimensions
Length | 119 ft. 4 in. |
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Wing Span | 93 ft. 5 in. |
Height | 27 ft. 5 in. |
Empty Weight | 57,190 lbs. |
Max Weight | 110,000 lbs. |
Performance
Max Speed | 488 kts |
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Cruise Speed | 450 kts |
Ceiling | 35,000 ft. |
Normal Range | 1,200nm |
Max Range | 1,635nm |
Updated 3rd December 2008
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