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Retired McDonnell Douglas DC-9 in yellow 'Fire Training' colors, repurposed for airport emergency response drills.
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Retired McDonnell Douglas DC-9 in yellow 'Fire Training' colors, repurposed for airport emergency response drills.
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
DC9
Model
DC-9 (likely DC-9-30/40/50 series)
Manufacturer
McDonnell Douglas
Airline
N/A - fire training (not an airline)
Livery
Fire Training (non-airline, airport training livery)
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Pratt & Whitney JT8D
Thrust
62.3 kN (JT8D-15 variant, per engine)
Wingspan
28.4 m
Length
36.37 m (DC-9-50; earlier variants shorter)
Height
8.4 m
MTOW
54,883 kg
Range
2,370 km
Capacity
139 passengers (DC-9-50 maximum typical, varies by series)
Cruise Speed
870 km/h
Noise Rating
Approx. 95-98 dB (Stage 2/3, varies by series)
Location
Airport Code
MSP/KMSP
Airport Name
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field