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A trio of legendary trijet freighters — McDonnell Douglas MD-11F aircraft in FedEx and UPS colors — sit on the ramp at a major airport, symbolizing the twilight of the classic widebody trijet era.
© R_Nelson
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1 UPS and 2 FedEx MD—11’s sitting at IAH
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
MD11
Model
MD-11F
Manufacturer
McDonnell Douglas
Airline
FedEx Express, UPS Airlines
Airline Code
FDX (FedEx), UPS (UPS) / FX (FedEx), 5X (UPS)
Livery
FedEx Express, UPS
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Pratt & Whitney PW4460 (FedEx) or General Electric CF6-80C2 (optional variant)
Thrust
PW4460: 266 kN (60,000 lbf) each; CF6: 273 kN (61,500 lbf) each
Wingspan
51.66 meters
Length
61.2 meters
Height
17.6 meters
MTOW
286,000 kg
Range
6,640 km
Capacity
MD-11F: Up to 201,000 lb (91,200 kg) of cargo
Cruise Speed
876 km/h
Noise Rating
Chapter 3/4 ICAO (varies); typically 89-97 dB (approach, depending on configuration)
Location
Airport Code
IAH/KIAH
Airport Name
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Viewing Spot
Rankin Rd
Camera
Device
Sony A7R4
Lens
100-400gm