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Model: MD 80/90 MD-80
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MD-80 The MD-80, a quiet, fuel-efficient twinjet, was certified by the Federal Aviation Administration in August 1980 and entered airline service in October l980. Its modern Pratt & Whitney JT8D-200 engines, combined with its efficient aerodynamic design, allow the MD-80 to meet all current noise regulations while producing operating costs among the lowest in commercial aviation. The MD-80 is 147 feet 11 inches (45.1 m) long and accommodates 144 passengers in a mixed-class configuration, with 152 in single-class and 168 in inclusive-tour arrangements. The MD-87 is 130 feet 6 inches (39.8 m) in length, with a maximum passenger capacity of 139. Wingspan for all models is 107 feet 10 inches (32.89 m). The Douglas Products Division of the Boeing Commercial Airplane Group assembles the MD-80 in Long Beach, California. MD-90 Technology advancements in the MD-80 include aviation's first digital flight guidance system. Nonstop range is from 1,580 to 2,750 statute miles (2,540 to 4,420 km), depending on the model. The MD-81's maximum takeoff weight is 140,000 pounds (63,503 kg); the MD-82's and the basic MD-88's is 149,500 pounds (67,813 kg). The longer-range MD-83 and a higher-gross-weight MD-88 have a takeoff weight of 160,000 pounds (72,576 kg). The MD-87's maximum takeoff gross Through March 1998, 69 airlines worldwide had placed firm orders for 1,167 MD-80 airplanes. These operators range from the largest trunk carriers to new startup airlines and charter operators. Swissair and Austrian Airlines began the first service, while American Airlines operates the largest number of MD-80s, a fleet of 260. In addition, 35 MD-80 airplanes were The MD-80 is a modern-technology successor to the popular DC-9 twinjet, of which 976 were MD-90 The MD-90 is the newest member of the twinjet family of aircraft that started with the DC-9 and includes the MD-80. The MD-90 is an advanced midsize, medium-range airliner that serves the needs of travelers and airlines today and well into the 21st century. The aircraft is the quietest large commercial jetliner in the skies. Following its launch in November 1989, the MD-90 first flew on Feb. 22, 1993. After FAA certification in late 1994, the first The MD-90 was designed to be technically and economically competitive by incorporating many cost-effective technologies. It offers an advanced flight deck, including an electronic flight instrument system, a full-flight management system, a state-of-the-art inertial reference system and LCD flat-panel displays for engine and system monitoring. The MD-90 is powered by two International Aero Engines V2500 engines designed to be more fuel efficient and environmentally friendly with much lower emission and noise levels. The MD-90 retains the popular five-abreast interior arrangement, offering travelers the lowest interior noise levels of any aircraft in its class. The passenger-pleasing interior features wide seats, fewer center seats and more aisle and window seats. Other features of the MD-90 include a new-look advanced interior design, vacuum lavatories, new electrical and auxiliary power systems, an upgraded digital environmental control system, lightweight carbon brakes with digital anti-skid system, and significant improvements to the aircraft hydraulic system.
Specifications The MD-90 has an overall length of 152 feet 7 inches (46.5 m) and a wingspan of 107 feet 10 The basic MD-90-30 has a maximum takeoff weight of 156,000 pounds (70,760 kg), with an With a takeoff thrust of 25,000 pounds, the MD-90-30 can use runways as short as 5,000 feet MD80
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