Commercial

McDonnell Douglas MD-90

Manufacturer: McDonnell Douglas

The McDonnell Douglas MD-90 is a stretched development of the MD-80, distinguished by its two IAE V2500 high-bypass turbofan engines. It retains a five-abreast cabin and the DC-9 family’s rear-engine, T-tail layout.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
mcdonnell-douglas-md-90-30
Class
Commercial
Registry Count
3
Example Registration
N929DN

Specifications

Wingspan
32.85744 m / 107.8 ft
Length
46.51248 m / 152.6 ft
Height
9.31888 m / 30.6 ft
Ceiling
11277.6 m / 37000 ft
First Flight
1993-02-22
Production Start
1993
Production End
2000
Total Built
116

Aircraft Overview

History

Delta became the launch customer in 1989. The MD-90 first flew on 22 February 1993, and deliveries to Delta began in 1995. Production ended in 2000 after 116 deliveries.

Design

The fuselage is longer than the MD-80’s, and the flight deck retains the MD-88’s electronic flight instrumentation. The specification table describes the MD-90-30.

Variants

The MD-90-30 was the principal production version. The shorter MD-95 programme was subsequently renamed Boeing 717 after McDonnell Douglas merged with Boeing.

Operations

Operators included Delta, Saudi Arabian Airlines and Japan Airlines. Delta operated the final MD-90 passenger flight on 2 June 2020.

Notable Facts

  • Powered by IAE V2500 engines.
  • First flight on 22 February 1993.
  • Delta was the launch customer.
  • 116 aircraft delivered.
  • Final passenger flight operated by Delta in June 2020.

Variants

  • MD-90-30- 3 registrations - Example N929DN

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