McDonnell Douglas MD-80 Series
The McDonnell Douglas MD-80 is a stretched and modernized development of the DC-9 family. Longer fuselages, higher weights and fuel capacity, updated systems, and more efficient versions of the rear-mounted JT8D engine made it a widely used medium-range airliner. Passenger service has declined, but freighter conversions keep the design in active cargo work, including operations across Alaska and the Americas.
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Identity
- Aliases
- MD-80DC-9 Super 80MD-81MD-82MD-83MD-87MD-88MD-80 Freighter
- Family Name
- McDonnell Douglas MD-80
- Full Name
- McDonnell Douglas MD-80 Series
- Roles
- airlinercargo
- Status
- active
- Type
- aircraft
Details
- Aircraft Specs
- Configuration
- fixed_wing
- Operating Modes
- land
- Takeoff Landing Capabilities
- conventional
- Description
- The McDonnell Douglas MD-80 is a stretched and modernized development of the DC-9 family. Longer fuselages, higher weights and fuel capacity, updated systems, and more efficient versions of the rear-mounted JT8D engine made it a widely used medium-range airliner. Passenger service has declined, but freighter conversions keep the design in active cargo work, including operations across Alaska and the Americas.
- First Flight Year
- 1,979
- Manufacturer
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- Creation Time
- July 29, 2026 at 12:59:21 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 29, 2026 at 12:59:21 UTC