Comprehensive Overview of the McDonnell Douglas MD-90-30
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General Information
Manufacturer: McDonnell Douglas
Role: Wide-body jet airliner
First flight: January 10, 1990
Primary airlines: FedEx Express, Lufthansa Cargo, UPS Airlines, Western Global Airlines
Passenger seating: Cargo
Models: MD-11, MD-90
Features
- Pratt and Whitney PW4469/62 high bypass turbo fan and two General Electric CF6-80C2D1F turbofan engines
- Glass cockpit
- A stretched fuselage and increased wingspan with winglets
Fun Facts
- The MD-90-30 has a service ceiling of 41,000 feet.
- Typical cruise speed for the MD-90-30 is 504mph, 811km/h or Mach 0.76.
- Delta Airlines is the sole remaining operator of the MD-90 with 26 in service as of March 2020.
Type Rating
Pilots must earn their type rating in the McDonnell Douglas MD-90-30 to be qualified to fly this aircraft. In most cases, the airline you fly for will get you type-rated.
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