Sunday, June 1, 2008

Boeing (McDonnell Douglas) MD-11


Launched on 30 December 1986, the MD-11 is a modernized DC-10, offering a lengthened fuselage, reengineered wing and two person flightdeck. In service variants include four models: passenger, all freighter, convertible freighter and "combi," where passengers and freight are carried on the main deck with additional freight carried below the deck. An extended-range (ER) feature is available on all versions.

The MD-11 became part of Boeing's production line after the 1997 Boeing/McDonnell Douglas merger. However, in 1998 Boeing decided to end MD-11 production due to weak sales. Production ceased in February 2000.


SPECIFICATION


First flight: 10 January 1990
Wingspan:
169 ft. 6 in. /51.66 m
Length:
200 ft. 10 in. / 61.21 m
Height:
57 ft. 9 in. / 17.6 m
Ceiling:
41,000 ft.
Range:
6,500 nm / 12,038 km
Weight:
295,600 lbs / 134,082 kg -or- 265,000 lbs / 120,202 kg (Freighter)
Power plant:
Three Pratt & Whitney PW4460/62 -or- General Electric CF6-80C2
Speed:
550 knots / 1,017 km/h / 0.83 mach
Crew:
2
Accommodation: 285-323-410 in three, two or one class configuration or 101 tons (Freighter)

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