Aircraft

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📝 Spotter's notes

Blast from the past. Two of the last liveries of Northwest Airlines. NW was a big player at EHAM

✈️ Aircraft identity

Registration N235NW
ICAO Type DC10
Model DC-10-30
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas
Airline Northwest Airlines
Airline Code NWA / NW
Livery Northwest Airlines (bowling shoe livery)
Military Civilian

🔧 Technicals

Engine General Electric CF6-50C2
Thrust ~51,000 lbf (227 kN) per engine
Wingspan 50.41 meters
Length 55.5 meters
Height 17.7 meters
MTOW 263,160 kg
Range 10,600 km
Capacity 270–380 passengers (typical); cargo variant: up to 68,000 kg
Cruise Speed 908 km/h
Noise Rating ~94-98 dB (ICAO Chapter 3, some with hush kits for Chapter 4 compliance)

📍 Location

Airport Code AMS/EHAM
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol