McDonnell Douglas

McDonnell Douglas was an American aerospace company that produced a range of commercial airliners, including the DC series like the DC-10. Their aircraft were known for their reliability and versatility, especially in the commercial cargo space.

MD-11

The MD-11, developed in the late 1980s as a modernized successor to the DC-10, retained the trijet layout and introduced aerodynamic refinements. It served as both a passenger and cargo workhorse.

Specs
ICAO code	MD11
Engine type	PW4460
Length	202ft/ 61.6m
Wingspan	170.5ft/ 52m
Height	57.9ft/ 17.65m
MTOW	602500lbs/ 273.3tons
Range	6725nm/ 12450km
Max pax capacity	410

DC-10

The DC-10 was McDonnell Douglas's first wide-body trijet, designed for long-haul routes and later widely used in cargo and military variants.

Specs
ICAO code	DC10
Engine type	GE CF6
Length	182.2ft/ 55.5m
Wingspan	155.3ft/ 47.35m
Height	57.5ft/ 17.5m
MTOW	430000lbs/ 195tons
Range	3500nm/ 6500km
Max pax capacity	380

MD-81

MD-80 series — Photo credit: Ethan Ferro — @ferritoaviation

The MD-81 (MD-80 family) evolved from the DC-9 with a stretched fuselage and improved engines; it became a mainstay of short- to medium-haul fleets.

Specs
ICAO code	MD81
Engine type	PW JT8D
Length	147.9ft/ 45m
Wingspan	107.6ft/ 32.8m
Height	29.6ft/ 9m
MTOW	140000lbs/ 63.5tons
Range	1800nm/ 3300km
Max pax capacity	172