McDonnell Douglas DC-9-21 Skydive Perris N127NK
- Manufacturer:
- McDonnell Douglas
- Type / Model:
- DC-9
- Version:
- 21
- Registration:
- N127NK
- Colour Scheme:
- Skydive Perris
- Location:
- Perris Valley, United States
- Photographer:
- Europix
- Date Taken:
- 01/06/2012
- Image ID:
- #154806
- High-Res Photo Dimensions (Pixels):
- 5616 x 3744
- Image Description:
- This is the only DC-9 in the world used for Skydiving.
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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-9-21 is an early, short fuselage version, it was built exclusively for SAS Airlines. It had the short fuselage, but longer wings of later versions to improve field performance and range.
| Country of Origin | First Flight | No. Built | No. In Service | Crew | Passengers |
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| USA | 1966 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 0 - 90 |
Power
Uses the JT8D, rated at 15000lb thrust.
| Engine Count | 2 | |
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Dimensions
| Length | 32.13 m. 105 ft. 5 in. |
| Wing Span | 28.47 m. 93 ft. 5 in. |
| Height | 8.36 m. 27 ft. 5 in. |
| Empty Weight | 22319 kg. 49160 lbs. |
| Max Weight | 44492 kg. 98000 lbs. |
Performance
| Max Speed | 805 kph 500 mph |
| Cruise Speed | 708 kph 440 mph |
| Ceiling | 10668 m. 35000 ft. |
| Normal Range | 2222 1200 nm km. |
| Max Range | 3426 1850 nm km. |
Display data using: Metric Imperial
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