McDonnell Douglas MD-82 Continental Airlines N72821
- Manufacturer:
- McDonnell Douglas
- Type / Model:
- MD-80
- Version:
- MD-82
- Registration:
- N72821
- Colour Scheme:
- Continental Airlines
- Location:
- United States
- Photographer:
- World Aviation Archive
- Date Taken:
- 13/01/1989
- Image ID:
- #409132
- High-Res Photo Dimensions (Pixels):
- 4793 x 3123
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Aircraft Data
The MD-80 series is a mid-size, medium-range airliner, the design was the second generation of the DC-9 with two rear fuselage-mounted turbofan engines, small, highly efficient wings, and a T-tail. The aircraft has a distinctive 5 abreast seating.
The MD-82 has uprated engines that give it a better hot and high performance.
| Country of Origin | First Flight | No. Built | No. In Service | Crew | Passengers |
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| USA | 1981 | 597 | 550 | 2 | 130 - 172 |
Power
Uses the JT8-217A, rated at 2000lb thrust
| Engine Count | 2 | |
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Dimensions
| Length | 45.06 m. 147 ft. 10 in. |
| Wing Span | 32.87 m. 107 ft. 10 in. |
| Height | 9.09 m. 29 ft. 10 in. |
| Empty Weight | 35403 kg. 77980 lbs. |
| Max Weight | 67873 kg. 149500 lbs. |
Performance
| Max Speed | 929 kph 577 mph |
| Cruise Speed | 811 kph 504 mph |
| Ceiling | 11277.6 m. 37000 ft. |
| Normal Range | 2778 1500 nm km. |
| Max Range | 3797 2050 nm km. |
Display data using: Metric Imperial
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