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McDonnell Douglas MD-83
The MD-83 is the long-range member of the MD-80 series. Outside it matches the MD-82 and MD-88, 147 ft 10 in long with a 107 ft 10 in wingspan, but it carries auxiliary fuel tanks in the fuselage, 1,130 US gallons in all, which take some of the lower-deck cargo space and raise its usable fuel to 26,426 liters. Its maximum take-off weight rises to 160,000 pounds, and Boeing's planning charts show it with Pratt & Whitney JT8D-219 engines. It is certified for up to 172 passengers. A few still fly in US airspace.
- Engines
- Two Pratt & Whitney JT8D-219 turbofans at the tail
- Max takeoff weight
- 160,000 lb (72,575 kg)
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Specifications
| Length | 147 ft 10 in (45.06 m) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 107 ft 10 in (32.87 m) |
| Height | 30 ft 2 in (9.20 m) |
| Fuselage width | 11 ft 0 in (3.35 m) |
| Fuel capacity | 6,980 US gal (26,426 L) |
| Status | Still flying with a few operators |
| Type codes | ICAO MD83; IATA M83 |
Who flies it now
91 flights by other operators
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