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McDonnell Douglas MD-87
The MD-87 is the short member of the MD-80 series, 130 ft 5 in long, about 17 feet shorter than the other models, on the same 107 ft 10 in wing. Its fin is taller, reaching 31 ft 2 in above the ground against 30 ft 2 in on the longer models. Boeing's planning manual gives it a maximum take-off weight of 140,000 pounds, or 149,500 pounds with fuselage auxiliary tanks, 22,126 liters of usable fuel without them, and room for up to 139 passengers. Its range chart shows Pratt & Whitney JT8D-217C engines. A few still fly in US airspace.
- Engines
- Two Pratt & Whitney JT8D-217C turbofans at the tail
- Max takeoff weight
- 149,000 lb (67,812 kg)
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Specifications
| Length | 130 ft 5 in (39.75 m) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 107 ft 10 in (32.87 m) |
| Height | 31 ft 2 in (9.50 m) |
| Fuselage width | 11 ft 0 in (3.35 m) |
| Fuel capacity | 5,850 US gal (22,126 L) |
| Status | Still flying with a few operators |
| Type codes | ICAO MD87 |
Who flies it now
4 flights by other operators
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