Plane Spotting - McDonnell Douglas MD-83

Allegiant Air McDonnell Douglas MD-83 at the gate during sunset, showing classic rear-mounted engines and signature livery.

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📝 Spotter's notes

N861GA was a common workhorse for Allegiant Air, typical of their MD-80 fleet before the transition to Airbus A320 family aircraft.

Registration N861GA

ICAO Type MD83

Model MD-83

Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas

Airline Allegiant Air

Airline Code AAY / G4

Livery Allegiant Air

Military Civilian

Engine Pratt & Whitney JT8D-219

Thrust 89.6 kN (20,000 lbf) per engine

Wingspan 32.87 meters

Length 45.06 meters

Height 9.02 meters

MTOW 72,575 kilograms

Range 4,630 kilometers

Capacity 155 passengers (single class)

Cruise Speed 811 kilometers per hour

Noise Rating ICAO Chapter 3, approx. 89-91 dB on approach