The DC-9-10 first flew on February 25, 1965, and gained its type certificate on November 23, to enter service with Delta Air Lines on December 8. The DC-9 is powered by two rear-mounted Pratt & Whitney JT8D low-bypass turbofan engines under a T-tail for a cleaner wing aerodynamic.

The DC-9-10 has a travel range of 600 nautical miles with maximum payload of 18,000 kg, and 1,450 nautical miles if flying with full fuel. The aircraft has a maximum cruise speed of 484 knots and a climb rate of 2,800 feet per minute.

Oct 19, 2022 · dc-9-10 The 'original' aircraft was developed as the Series 10 (i.e., the DC-9-10), and was the smallest variant roughly the same size as the BAC One-Eleven. A total of 137 of the type were built, and they had a maximum weight of 37,000 kg.

Feb 25, 2023 · Today we will examine the McDonnell Douglas DC-9 and the main variants of what became one of the world's most successful aircraft. Built at the Douglas Aircraft facility in Long Beach, California, the DC-9 was an 80 to 135-passenger twin-engine jet.

The DC-9-20 featured the DC-9-10's fuselage with the 30's more powerful engines and longer span wings, giving better hot and high performance. The DC-9-15 was basically a -10 but with more fuel and higher weights.

The McDonnell Douglas DC-9 is a twin-engined short-to-medium-range narrowbody airliner with a capacity of maximum 139 passengers produced by the American manufacturer McDonnell Douglas (originally Douglas Aircraft). The original DC-9 was produced in the following main series: DC-9-10, DC-9-20, DC-9-30, DC-9-40 and DC-9-50.

Mar 31, 2024 · DOUGLAS DC-9-10 Specs refer to the specifications and technical characteristics of the McDonnell Douglas DC-9-10 aircraft, a twin-engine, single-aisle jetliner. These specifications define the aircraft's dimensions, performance, and operational capabilities.

The Douglas DC-9 is a twin rear engined single aisle jet airliner. The Douglas DC-9 was designed for frequent short flights mainly regional routes. The DC-9 was the first aircraft in this new family of narrow body airlines followed by the MD-80, MD-90 and MD-95/717. The series 10 is the original DC-9 what was just the DC-9 at first.

The McDonnell Douglas DC-9 (initially known as the Douglas DC-9) is a twin-engine, single-aisle jet airliner. It was first manufactured in 1965 with its maiden flight later that year. The DC-9 was designed for frequent, short flights.

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