Douglas DC-9-30
The Douglas DC-9-30 was the best-selling version of the original DC-9 family, stretched beyond the -10 and -20 for extra passenger capacity. Its combination of jet speed and short-field capability made it a favourite for airlines serving both major hubs and smaller regional airports with the same aircraft. Thousands were built, and it became one of the defining short-haul jets of the 1960s and 1970s. Its basic layout was later stretched further still into the -40, -50, and eventually the MD-80 series.
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The best-selling DC-9-30 combined jet speed with short-field capability, letting one aircraft serve both major hubs and small regional airports.
Specifications
| Length | 36.4 m (119 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 28.5 m (93 ft) |
| Height | 8.4 m (27 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 115 |
| Persons on board | 100-115 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 54.8 t |
| Range | 1,500 NM (2,778 km) |
| Maximum speed | 490 kt (907 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 37,000 ft (11,278 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 33,000 ft (10,058 m) |
| Rate of climb | 2,000 ft/min (10.2 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 2,100 m (6,890 ft) |
| Landing distance | 1,500 m (4,921 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 11,200 l |
| Engines | 2x Pratt & Whitney JT8D-9 |
| Units built | 662 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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