McDonnell Douglas DC-9-51 Meridiana I-SMEO
- Manufacturer:
- McDonnell Douglas
- Type / Model:
- DC-9
- Version:
- 51
- Registration:
- I-SMEO
- Colour Scheme:
- Meridiana
- Location:
- London - Gatwick, United Kingdom
- Photographer:
- Ralf Meyermann
- Date Taken:
- 08/09/1994
- Image ID:
- #235492
- High-Res Photo Dimensions (Pixels):
- 3000 x 2000
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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 DC-9-51 was the last of the production variants of the DC-9 type. It was a stretched version of the standard DC9-30.
| Country of Origin | First Flight | No. Built | No. In Service | Crew | Passengers |
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| USA | 1975 | 96 | 50 | 2 | 115 - 139 |
Power
Uses the JT9D-17, rated at 16500lb thrust
| Engine Count | 2 | |
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Dimensions
| Length | 40.72 m. 133 ft. 7 in. |
| Wing Span | 28.47 m. 93 ft. 5 in. |
| Height | 8.36 m. 27 ft. 5 in. |
| Empty Weight | 28094 kg. 61880 lbs. |
| Max Weight | 54934 kg. 121000 lbs. |
Performance
| Max Speed | 805 kph 500 mph |
| Cruise Speed | 713 kph 443 mph |
| Ceiling | 10668 m. 35000 ft. |
| Normal Range | 2315 1250 nm km. |
| Max Range | 3324 1795 nm km. |
Display data using: Metric Imperial
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