MCDONNELL DOUGLAS MD11

1990’€“2001

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • The MD-11, a direct descendant of the DC-10, was certified and began deliveries in 1990.
  • It was available in several variants, including long-range, full freighter, and combination passenger/freighter configurations.
  • Key specifications include seating for 315-400 passengers, three powerful turbofan engines, a top speed of 644 mph, and a range of 5,010 miles.
  • Production of the MD-11 ceased following the merger of Boeing and McDonnell Douglas.
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MD11
STANDARD DATA: Seats 315-400. Gross wt. 602,500. Empty wt. 277,000. Fuel capacity 32,185. Engines three 58,000-lb. s.t. Pratt & Whitney PW4358 turbofans.
PERFORMANCE: Top mph 644. Cruise mph 588. Ceiling 45,000+. Range 5,010. Takeoff distance 10,100. Landing distance 6,470.

The MD-11 is a direct descendent from the DC-10. Certification came in 1990 and deliveries began the same year. Several variants included long range MD- 11ER, the MD11CF freighter and two combination freighter/passenger aircraft. After the Boeing/McDonnell Douglas merger, the MD-11 was removed from production.

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