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What is the difference between MD 88 and MD-90?
Resembling the preliminary version of the MD-88 from March 1984, the MD-90 is a 57-inch-longer (1.4 m), updated version of the base MD-80 with similar electronic flight instrument system (EFIS) and more powerful, quieter and fuel efficient IAE V2500 engines instead of the JT8D engines, which power the MD-80 series.
Is Delta still using MD-88?
The MD-88 and MD-90 jets will disappear from U.S. fleets when Delta completes their final flights. Weak travel demand because of the coronavirus pandemic prompted Delta to retire the planes early.
Does Delta still fly MD-88?
Delta decided to retire its MD-88/90 fleet early due to COVID-19. Of the grounded planes, many of them were nearing the end of their working life. Delta’s 149-seat MD-88 was scheduled to retire at the end of 2020, but this was brought forward to June because of the crisis.
Is the MD 80 the same as the MD 90?
The MD-80 family (mostly flown by Allegiant, American and Delta) and MD-90 planes (mostly flown by Delta) have similar features like the T-shaped tail with smaller, thinner engines on either side, and a “pinched” tailcone. (See the “pointy” cone on the DC-9 at the top to compare.)
When did the Boeing MD 80 come out?
The MD-80 Series of twinjets, featuring many advances in technology, was certified by the Federal Aviation Administration in August 1980 and entered airline service three months later. There were 1,191 MD-80s delivered between 1980 and 1999.
What was the first model of McDonnell Douglas MD 80?
The MD-81 (originally known as the DC-9 Super 81 or DC-9-81) was the first production model of the MD-80, and apart from the MD-87, the differences between the various long-body MD-80 variants are relatively minor.
What kind of engine does the MD 80 have?
Engines, speed, and range The MD-80 is powered by two Pratt & Whitney JT8D-200 series turbofan engines. They provide it with a cruising speed of 873 km/h and a maximum of 925 km/h. The MD-80’s range increased over the years and the upgrades.