Commercial

McDonnell Douglas MD-87

Manufacturer: McDonnell Douglas

The McDonnell Douglas MD-87, certified as DC-9-87, is the shorter member of the MD-80 family. Its fuselage is about 5.28 m shorter than the long-body MD-80 variants.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
mcdonnell-douglas-dc-9-87
Class
Commercial
Registry Count
13
Example Registration
N111RE

Specifications

Length
39.75 m / 130.4167 ft
Range
4389.24 km / 2370 nmi
First Flight
1986-12-04

Aircraft Overview

History

Announced in January 1985, the MD-87 first flew on 4 December 1986. Austrian Airlines received the first aircraft in November 1987.

Design

The shortened fuselage retains the MD-80’s two rear-mounted engines and five-abreast cabin layout. The tail includes a fin extension above the horizontal tailplane.

Variants

Standard and higher-weight versions were offered, with optional auxiliary tanks for greater range. The reference range shown uses standard fuel capacity and 130 passengers.

Operations

Austrian Airlines and Scandinavian Airlines used the MD-87. Retired examples have also been converted into Erickson aerial firefighting tankers.

Notable Facts

  • Shorter MD-80 family member.
  • Certification designation DC-9-87.
  • First flight on 4 December 1986.
  • First delivered to Austrian Airlines.
  • Some examples became firefighting tankers.

Variants

  • DC-9-87- 13 registrations - Example N111RE

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