McDonnell Douglas DC-9-15 British Midland Airways G-BFIH
- Manufacturer:
- McDonnell Douglas
- Type / Model:
- DC-9
- Version:
- 15
- Registration:
- G-BFIH
- Colour Scheme:
- British Midland Airways
- Location:
- London - Heathrow, United Kingdom
- Photographer:
- Carl Ford
- Date Taken:
- 01/01/1979
- Image ID:
- #158203
- High-Res Photo Dimensions (Pixels):
- 3388 x 2259
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Aircraft Data
The McDonnell Douglas DC-9 is a single-aisle short to medium jet airliner. It was a two engined partner for the DC-8 programme, and a smaller rival for the Boeing 727. It is known for its long life and reliability, many of the youngest are still active.
The DC9-15 was an early, short version of the type. It was an upgrade of the series 10 version, with more fuel and upgraded weights.
| Country of Origin | First Flight | No. Built | No. In Service | Crew | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 1965 | 80 | 34 | 2 | 0 - 90 |
Power
Uses the JT9D-7 engine
| Engine Count | 2 | |
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Dimensions
| Length | 31.83 m. 104 ft. 5 in. |
| Wing Span | 27.25 m. 89 ft. 5 in. |
| Height | 8.36 m. 27 ft. 5 in. |
| Empty Weight | 22700 kg. 50000 lbs. |
| Max Weight | 41178 kg. 90700 lbs. |
Performance
| Max Speed | 785 kph 488 mph |
| Cruise Speed | 724 kph 450 mph |
| Ceiling | 10363.2 m. 34000 ft. |
| Normal Range | 1852 1000 nm km. |
| Max Range | 2343 1265 nm km. |
Display data using: Metric Imperial
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