McDonnell Douglas DC-9

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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 Capacity3,500 cu ft
Average Payload32,000 lbs
Minimum Runway Length5,900 ft

Cargo Door Dimensions

Main135"W X 80"H
Crew2
Propulsion2 Turbofan Engines
Engine ModelPratt & Whitney
JT8D-17A
Engine Power (each)16000 lbf
Speed255 kts
Service Ceiling35,000 ft
Range1,421 nm
Empty Weight64,675 lbs
Max. Takeoff Weight114,000 lbs
Max. Landing Weight110,000 lbs
Wing Span93.3 ft
Wing Area1001 ft²
Length133.6 ft
Height28.0 ft
First Flight25.02.1965
Production StatusOut of production
Total Production976
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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 Capacity3,500 cu ft
Average Payload32,000 lbs
Minimum Runway Length5,900 ft

Cargo Door Dimensions

Main135"W X 80"H
Crew2
Propulsion2 Turbofan Engines
Engine ModelPratt & Whitney
JT8D-17A
Engine Power (each)16000 lbf
Speed255 kts
Service Ceiling35,000 ft
Range1,421 nm
Empty Weight64,675 lbs
Max. Takeoff Weight114,000 lbs
Max. Landing Weight110,000 lbs
Wing Span93.3 ft
Wing Area1001 ft²
Length133.6 ft
Height28.0 ft
First Flight25.02.1965
Production StatusOut of production
Total Production976
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