McDonnell Douglas DC-9
The McDonnell Douglas DC-9 first flew and entered airline service in 1965. It is a twin-engine, single-aisle jet airliner and was designed for frequent, short flights. The final DC-9 was delivered in October 1982. Delta Air Lines was the first to fly with the DC-9 on December 8, 1965. The DC-9 was a commercial success with 976 built when production ended in 1982.
Cargo Capacity | |
|---|---|
| Average Useful Capacity | 3,500 cu ft |
| Average Payload | 32,000 lbs |
| Minimum Runway Length | 5,900 ft |
Cargo Door Dimensions | |
| Main | 135"W X 80"H |
| Crew | 2 |
| Propulsion | 2 Turbofan Engines |
| Engine Model | Pratt & Whitney JT8D-17A |
| Engine Power (each) | 16000 lbf |
| Speed | 255 kts |
| Service Ceiling | 35,000 ft |
| Range | 1,421 nm |
| Empty Weight | 64,675 lbs |
| Max. Takeoff Weight | 114,000 lbs |
| Max. Landing Weight | 110,000 lbs |
| Wing Span | 93.3 ft |
| Wing Area | 1001 ft² |
| Length | 133.6 ft |
| Height | 28.0 ft |
| First Flight | 25.02.1965 |
| Production Status | Out of production |
| Total Production | 976 |
The McDonnell Douglas DC-9 first flew and entered airline service in 1965. It is a twin-engine, single-aisle jet airliner and was designed for frequent, short flights. The final DC-9 was delivered in October 1982. Delta Air Lines was the first to fly with the DC-9 on December 8, 1965. The DC-9 was a commercial success with 976 built when production ended in 1982.
Cargo Capacity | |
|---|---|
| Average Useful Capacity | 3,500 cu ft |
| Average Payload | 32,000 lbs |
| Minimum Runway Length | 5,900 ft |
Cargo Door Dimensions | |
| Main | 135"W X 80"H |
| Crew | 2 |
| Propulsion | 2 Turbofan Engines |
| Engine Model | Pratt & Whitney JT8D-17A |
| Engine Power (each) | 16000 lbf |
| Speed | 255 kts |
| Service Ceiling | 35,000 ft |
| Range | 1,421 nm |
| Empty Weight | 64,675 lbs |
| Max. Takeoff Weight | 114,000 lbs |
| Max. Landing Weight | 110,000 lbs |
| Wing Span | 93.3 ft |
| Wing Area | 1001 ft² |
| Length | 133.6 ft |
| Height | 28.0 ft |
| First Flight | 25.02.1965 |
| Production Status | Out of production |
| Total Production | 976 |