The Boeing MD-80 series, a quiet, fuel-efficient twinjet, was certified by the Federal Aviation Administration in August 1980 and entered airline service in October 1980. Four MD-80 models –  MD-81, MD-82, MD-83, & MD-88 — are 45.08 meters (147 feet, 10 inches) long & accommodate a maximum of 172 passengers. The MD-87 is 130.4 feet (39.76 m) in length, with a maximum passenger capacity of 139. Wingspan for all models is 107 feet, 10 inches (32.88 m). The MD-80 was produced at the Long Beach Division of Boeing Commercial Airplanes until December 1999.

The MD-80’s nonstop fly range is from 1,500 to 2,700 statute miles (2,410 to 4,345 kilometers), depending on the model. The MD-81’s maximum takeoff weight is 63,503 kg (140,000 pounds); the MD-82’s & the MD-88’s are 67,812 kg (149,500 pounds). The longer range MD-83 has a takeoff weight of 72,575 kg (160,000 pounds ). The MD-87’s maximum takeoff gross weight is 63,503 kg (140,000 pounds).

The MD-82 is purpose designed & configured for short-haul operations. Offering increased pay-load & efficiency on shorter haul services.

Technical Details Boeing MD-82 (DC-9-82)

• Data: MD-82
• Max. take-off weight: 67.8 t
• Number of seats: 141-145
• Max. payload: 17,1 t
• Length: 45.1 m
• Height: 9.4 m
• Wing span: 32.9 m
• Cruising speed : 815 kmph/505 mph
• Range: 3200 km
• Engines: 2 x P&W JT8D-217C/219
• Fuel consumption: 0.043 liters per seat/km