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McDonnell Douglas 9 vs McDonnell Douglas 81

Side-by-side aircraft model specifications (max across variants).

SpecMcDonnell Douglas 9McDonnell Douglas 81
ICAO typeDC93MD83
MTOW54,800 kg72,500 kg
Range1,790 nm2,830 nm
Cruise speed478 kt440 kt
Service ceiling37,000 ft39,000 ft
Max seats139172
Length41 m45 m
Wingspan28 m33 m
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How does the McDonnell Douglas 9 compare to the McDonnell Douglas 81 in range?

The McDonnell Douglas 9 has a range of 1,790 nm; the McDonnell Douglas 81 has a range of 2,830 nm.

How does the McDonnell Douglas 9 compare to the McDonnell Douglas 81 in cruise speed?

The McDonnell Douglas 9 cruises at 478 kt; the McDonnell Douglas 81 cruises at 440 kt.

What is the MTOW difference between the McDonnell Douglas 9 and the McDonnell Douglas 81?

The McDonnell Douglas 9 has a maximum take-off weight of 54,800 kg, compared with 72,500 kg for the McDonnell Douglas 81.

How many seats do the McDonnell Douglas 9 and McDonnell Douglas 81 have?

The McDonnell Douglas 9 seats up to 139; the McDonnell Douglas 81 seats up to 172.

What ICAO type codes do the McDonnell Douglas 9 and McDonnell Douglas 81 use?

The McDonnell Douglas 9 is ICAO type DC93; the McDonnell Douglas 81 is ICAO type MD83.