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McDonnell Douglas MD-82 Medium-Range Airliner Variant

The McDonnell Douglas MD-82, also designated DC-9-82, was a higher-weight member of the MD-80 generation developed for medium-range airline service. Its exact two-engine Pratt & Whitney JT8D-217A installation distinguishes it from the MD-81, MD-83, MD-87, and MD-88 branches.

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Identity

Aliases
MD-82DC-9-82DC-9 Super 82
Family Name
McDonnell Douglas MD-82
Full Name
McDonnell Douglas MD-82 Medium-Range Airliner Variant
Roles
airliner
Status
retired
Type
aircraft
Variant Name
MD-82

Details

Aircraft Specs
Configuration
fixed_wing
Operating Modes
land
Takeoff Landing Capabilities
conventional
Description
The McDonnell Douglas MD-82, also designated DC-9-82, was a higher-weight member of the MD-80 generation developed for medium-range airline service. Its exact two-engine Pratt & Whitney JT8D-217A installation distinguishes it from the MD-81, MD-83, MD-87, and MD-88 branches.
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Propulsion Configurations
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    • Nested value
    Name
    MD-82 exact JT8D-217A configuration
    Notes
    Two Pratt & Whitney JT8D-217A turbofans in the MD-82 aft-fuselage installation.

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Creation Time
August 12, 2026 at 23:04:41 UTC
Updated Time
August 12, 2026 at 23:04:41 UTC