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McDonnell Douglas MD-83
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14th July 1996
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432412
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Aircraft Data
The MD-80 series is a mid-size, medium-range airliner, the design was the second generation of the DC-9 with two rear fuselage-mounted turbofan engines, small, highly efficient wings, and a T-tail. The aircraft has a distinctive 5 abreast seating.The MD-83 is a longer range version of the basic 81 series, it has uprated engines to cater for increased weight and greater fuel loads.
Country of origin | First flight | No. built | No. in service | Crew | Passengers |
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USA | 1984 | 276 | 250 | 2 | 130 - 172 |
Power
2 x Pratt & Whitney JT8D (16000 - 20000 lbf) turbofan engines.
Uses the 21000lb thrust JT8D-219
Dimensions
Length | 147 ft. 10 in. |
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Wing Span | 107 ft. 10 in. |
Height | 29 ft. 10 in. |
Empty Weight | 80,563 lbs. |
Max Weight | 160,000 lbs. |
Performance
Max Speed | 588 mph |
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Cruise Speed | 504 mph |
Ceiling | 37,000 ft. |
Normal Range | 1,800nm |
Max Range | 2,500nm |
Updated 26th November 2008
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