Mcdonnell Douglas MD-87
The McDonnell Douglas MD-87 is a shortened version of the MD-80 family, built for airlines wanting the type's efficient engines and long range on a smaller, lower-capacity airframe. Its shorter fuselage made it the closest MD-80 variant in size to the original DC-9 it descended from. It sold in smaller numbers than the more popular MD-82 and MD-83, since most airlines wanted the extra seats those larger variants offered. Its compact size and long legs made it a niche choice for lower-density, longer routes.
Did you know?
The MD-87 is the shortest MD-80 variant, closest in size to the original DC-9 it descended from, built for lower-density long routes.
Specifications
| Length | 39.8 m (130 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 32.9 m (108 ft) |
| Height | 9.4 m (31 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 130 |
| Persons on board | 107-139 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 72.5 t |
| Range | 2,370 NM (4,389 km) |
| Maximum speed | 500 kt (926 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 37,000 ft (11,278 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 33,000 ft (10,058 m) |
| Rate of climb | 3,000 ft/min (15.2 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 1,850 m (6,070 ft) |
| Landing distance | 1,429 m (4,688 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 26,500 l |
| Engines | 2x Pratt & Whitney JT8D-217 |
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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