How far can a DC 10 Fly?
The DC-10-30 has an extended range of 5,200 nautical miles. It can fly up to 42,000 feet and has a maximum cruise speed of 507 knots. It has a rate of climb of 2,000 feet per minute. The take off distance is 3,000 meters while the landing distance is 1,800 meters.
What is the range of a DC-9?
Typical range with 50 passengers and baggage is 950 nmi (1,760 km), increasing to 1,278 nmi (2,367 km) at long-range cruise. Range with maximum payload is 600 nmi (1,100 km), increasing to 1,450 nmi (2,690 km) with full fuel.
How far can a DC 8 fly?
Technical Specifications
| First flight | May 30, 1958 |
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| Ceiling | 35,000 feet |
| Range | 4,773 miles |
| Power plant | Four 13,500-pound-thrust P&W JT3C turbojets |
| Accommodation | 3 crew, 8 attendants, 117 to 259 passengers |
Does Delta still fly DC-9?
The final DC-9-50 flew in 2014. Delta was the last US airline to fly the DC-9s, and it marked the end of the type’s venerable role in American aviation. The Boeing 737 also helped replace the aging DC-9s. Photo: Getty Images.
What is the difference between DC-10 and MD 11?
In terms of speed, the MD-11 is a slightly faster aircraft than the DC-10. The MD-11 is Mach 0.01 faster than the DC-10, mostly thanks to the MD-11’s newer and much faster engines. The MD-11 is also a longer and taller aircraft.
Why does a DC-10 have 3 engines?
Older passenger jets were built with three or four engines because they needed the combined thrust when engine technology was not as advanced as it is today. These highly reliable high-thrust engines have reduced the need for additional engines.
Is DC-9 a good plane?
The DC-9 has been called the workhorse of the airline fleets because it has generally been reliable and is still flying for several airlines today. Further, its manufacturer, McDonnell Douglas, employs the same basic design in newer generation jets, including the MD-80, MD-88 and the MD-90.
How fast does a DC-9 fly?
550 mph
Technical Specifications
| First flight | Feb. 25, 1965 |
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| Power plant | Two 12,250-pound-thrust P&W JT8D engines |
| Weight | 90,700 pounds |
| Ceiling | 37,000 feet |
| Speed | 550 mph |
Do any airlines still fly 727?
Commercial operators As of May 2020, there were 13 Boeing 727s (1× 727-100s and 12× -200s) in commercial service with 6 airlines, plus one in government and private use. Iran Aseman Airlines, the last passenger airline operator, made the last scheduled 727 passenger flight on 13 January 2019.