What does DC-9 mean?
DC9
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| DC9 | Douglas DC-9 (airliner; McDonnell Douglas) |
Who made DC-9?
Douglas Aircraft Company McDonnell Douglas
McDonnell Douglas DC-9
| DC-9 | |
|---|---|
| A Northwest Airlines DC-9-31 | |
| Role | Narrow-body jet airliner |
| Manufacturer | Douglas Aircraft Company McDonnell Douglas |
| First flight | February 25, 1965 |
Are DC-9 still flying?
It was the last of the major US carriers to retire the type – with its last flight in January 2014. No major airlines still operate the DC-9 in 2022, but 26 aircraft still remain active (according to data from ch-aviation.com).
How big is a DC-9?
104 feet 4 inches
Technical Specifications
| First flight | Feb. 25, 1965 |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 89 feet 4 inches |
| Length | 104 feet 4 inches |
| Height | 27 feet 6 inches |
| Power plant | Two 12,250-pound-thrust P&W JT8D engines |
Is DC-9 a good plane?
The DC-9 has been called the workhorse of the airline fleets because it has generally been reliable and is still flying for several airlines today. Further, its manufacturer, McDonnell Douglas, employs the same basic design in newer generation jets, including the MD-80, MD-88 and the MD-90.
Who still flies DC-9?
After almost a 16-year absence, the DC-9 rejoined Delta’s fleet during the Northwest merger in 2008, and flew until January 2014. Ship 9880 was one of 97 DC-9s that came to Delta from Northwest Airlines. Delta was the first and the last U.S. airline to fly scheduled DC-9 commercial flights.
Are any DC 10 still in service?
There are 59 DC-10 aircraft (designated KC-10) in the United States Air Force currently in existence during military operations. Four DC-10s are distinct from all other DC-10s as they are used as aerial firefighters operated by 10 Tankers to counter forest fires.
Are 707 still flying?
The Boeing 707 is not in regular airline service anymore. TWA operated the last commercial flight in the US in 1983, but it stayed in commercial use with other – Iranian Saha Airlines operated it until 2013. But plenty of aircraft remain flying. Today, most are in military service.
Was the DC-9 safe?
According to the Aviation Safety Network, DC-9s have suffered 110 “hull loss” accidents with 3,462 fatalities. Delta suffered three of them, the worst a 1972 crash in Boston, blamed on pilot and air traffic control errors, that killed all 88 aboard.