A classic American Airlines McDonnell Douglas MD-80 (MD-83 variant) at the gate, still sporting the iconic polished metal livery.
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Spotter's notes
The windscreen on the DC9 family is so unique, and cool. A true icon of an aircraft. Really going to be bummed when they all go away. Pretty sure I took this particular aircraft from DFW to STL. STL was home to TWA, and the home to a lot of the MD80s that went on to fly with AA.
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
MD83
Model
MD-80 (MD-83)
Manufacturer
McDonnell Douglas
Airline
American Airlines
Airline Code
AAL / AA
Livery
American Airlines (classic polished metal livery)
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Pratt & Whitney JT8D-219
Thrust
89.0 kN (20,000 lbf) each
Wingspan
32.87 m
Length
45.1 m
Height
9.02 m
MTOW
72,575 kg
Range
4,630 km
Capacity
155 passengers (2-class typical)
Cruise Speed
811 km/h
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 3 compliant (80-92 dB depending on phase of flight)
Location
Airport Code
DFW/KDFW
Airport Name
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport