A classic American Airlines McDonnell Douglas MD-83 in the iconic bare-metal livery at the gate, with a modern American A321 taxiing in the background.
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Miss the days when DFW was littered with the Mad Dogs. Something i took for granted, same with AA’s 757. ☹️
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
MD83
Model
MD-83
Manufacturer
McDonnell Douglas
Airline
American Airlines
Airline Code
AAL / AA
Livery
American Airlines (Classic bare metal/retro livery)
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Pratt & Whitney JT8D-219
Thrust
2 x 89 kN (20,000 lbf)
Wingspan
32.87 m
Length
45.06 m
Height
9.02 m
MTOW
72,575 kg
Range
4,600 km
Capacity
155 passengers
Cruise Speed
828 km/h
Noise Rating
Chapter 3 (ICAO); ~90 dB takeoff
Location
Airport Code
DFW/KDFW
Airport Name
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport