About the MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-83(MD-83)
The McDonnell Douglas DC-9-83, more commonly known simply as the MD-83, is a significant variant within the long lineage of the DC-9 family. Originating in the early 1980s, the MD-83 was developed as a response to the growing demand for higher capacity and longer range jetliners during that era. McDonnell Douglas aimed to create an aircraft that would serve medium to long-haul routes with greater efficiency and reliability compared to its predecessors and contemporaries.
The MD-83 first flew on December 17, 1984, and received certification on October 17, 1985. It was essentially an extended-range version of the earlier MD-80 series, including an increase in fuel capacity and a higher maximum takeoff weight (MTOW). Equipped with Pratt & Whitney JT8D-219 engines, the aircraft offered improved performance and fuel efficiency. The MD-83 also featured aerodynamic enhancements such as