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McDonnell Douglas MD-95 / Boeing 717 Short-Haul Commercial Transport Family

The McDonnell Douglas MD-95, renamed the Boeing 717-200 after the 1997 merger, was a twin-engine short-haul commercial jet for the roughly 100-seat airline market. It extended the DC-9 lineage with a modernized flight deck and high-bypass engines, entered flight test in 1998, and remained in production until 2006.

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Identity

Aliases
MD-95Boeing 717717-200McDonnell Douglas 717
Family Name
McDonnell Douglas MD-95 / Boeing 717
Full Name
McDonnell Douglas MD-95 / Boeing 717 Short-Haul Commercial Transport Family
Roles
airliner
Status
retired
Type
aircraft

Details

Aircraft Specs
Configuration
fixed_wing
Max Takeoff Mass Kg
49,895
Operating Modes
land
Passenger Capacity
106
Range Km
2,650
Takeoff Landing Capabilities
conventional
Description
The McDonnell Douglas MD-95, renamed the Boeing 717-200 after the 1997 merger, was a twin-engine short-haul commercial jet for the roughly 100-seat airline market. It extended the DC-9 lineage with a modernized flight deck and high-bypass engines, entered flight test in 1998, and remained in production until 2006.
Dimensions
Length M
37.8
Wingspan M
28.45
First Flight Year
1,998
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Creation Time
August 7, 2026 at 01:08:35 UTC
Updated Time
August 7, 2026 at 01:08:35 UTC