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McDonnell Douglas MD-81
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1988
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421580
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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-81 was the initial production variant,
Country of origin | First flight | No. built | No. in service | Crew | Passengers |
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USA | 1979 | 84 | 50 | 2 | 130 - 172 |
Power
2 x Pratt & Whitney JT8D (16000 - 20000 lbf) turbofan engines.
JT8D-209 engines rated at 18500lb thrust.
Dimensions
Length | 147 ft. 8 in. |
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Wing Span | 107 ft. 8 in. |
Height | 29 ft. 8 in. |
Empty Weight | 77,900 lbs. |
Max Weight | 14,000 lbs. |
Performance
Max Speed | 577 mph |
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Cruise Speed | 504 mph |
Ceiling | 37,000 ft. |
Normal Range | 1,350nm |
Max Range | 1,570nm |
Updated 26th November 2008
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