The McDonnell Douglas MD-81 is a narrow-body jet airliner designed and manufactured by McDonnell Douglas, and it belongs to the MD-80 series of aircraft. As the first production model of the MD-80 series, the MD-81 slightly differs from its variants in regards to its engine, fuel capacity, and weight. The MD-80 series of aircraft was produced over the years between 1979 and 1999 by McDonnell Douglas and later Boeing Commercial Airplanes, and 1,191 units were produced in total. While production of the series has been completed, a number of units are still in active service under operators such as LASER Airlines, Aeronaves TSM, World Atlantic Airlines, and Bulgarian Air Charter.
Model No :
Mcdonnell Douglas Md 81
Manufacturer :
McDonnell Douglas
Country :
United States
Manufactured :
1979 to: 1999
Engine :
2 X Pratt And Whitney P&W JT8D-219none
Power :
21,000 pound-force
Max Cruise Speed :
438 knots - 811 Km/h
Approach Speed :
NA
Travel Range :
1,800 Nautical Miles - 3,334 Kilometers
Fuel Economy :
0.36 nautical mile / gallon - 0.176 kilometres / litre
Service Ceiling :
37,000 feet
Rate of Climb :
NA
Take Off Distance :
2271 metre - 7,450.70 feet
Landing Distance :
1500 metre - 4,921.20 feet
Max Tak eOff Weight :
63,500 Kg - 139,992 lbs
Max Payload :
15,000 Kg - 33,069 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity :
5,850 gallon - 22,145 litre
Baggage Volume :
35.5 m3 / 1,254 ft3
Seats Economy/General Class :
172 seats
Seats Business Class :
155 seats
Seats First Class :
0
Cabin Height :
1.98 metre - 6.50 feet
Cabin Width :
3.03 metre - 9.94 feet
Cabin Length :
30.6 metre - 100.39 feet
Exterior Length :
45.1 metre - 147.96 feet
Tail Height :
9.02 metre - 29.59 feet
Fuselage Diameter :
NA
Wing Span Rotor Diameter :
32.8 metre - 107.61 feet
With two
Pratt And Whitney P&W JT8D-219 turbofan engines producing 21,000 pound-force, the McDonnell Douglas MD-81 is capable of reaching a maximum cruise speed of 438 knots. With a fuel tank capacity of 5,850 gallons, the MD-81 has a travel range of 1,800 nautical miles with a fuel economy averaging at 0.36 nautical miles per gallon. While two crew members are required for the operation of the aircraft, upwards of 172 passengers may be situated across the available cabin seating. Altogether with passengers, cargo, and other items, the MD-81 can accommodate for a payload of up to 33,069 pounds.
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