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A front-on view of a McDonnell Douglas MD-11, an iconic widebody trijet, on the taxiway just before a storm.
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A front-on view of a McDonnell Douglas MD-11, an iconic widebody trijet, on the taxiway just before a storm.
Aircraft identity
Registration
N257UP
ICAO Type
MD11
Model
MD-11
Manufacturer
McDonnell Douglas
Airline
UPS
Airline Code
UPS / 5X
Livery
Plain white (likely cargo/freighter livery, no visible airline titles)
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Pratt & Whitney PW4000 or General Electric CF6-80C2 (MD-11 used both types; exact model not determinable from this angle)
Thrust
272–298 kN (61,100–67,500 lbf) per engine
Wingspan
51.7 meters
Length
61.2 meters
Height
17.6 meters
MTOW
286,000 kg
Range
6,840 km
Capacity
323 passengers (standard two-class) or approximately 90,700 kg cargo (in freighter version)
Cruise Speed
876 km/h
Noise Rating
QC2 (departure), QC1 (arrival); ICAO Chapter 3/4 compliant, approx. 95-106 dB on approach
Location
Airport Code
DFW/KDFW
Airport Name
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Viewing Spot
DFW Founders Plaza
Camera
Device
Sony A7M4
Lens
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8