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One of the most successful twin-engine jet airliners ever the Douglas DC-9 has been in continuous production since 1965. Over time the design has evolved considerably, growing steadily longer and with increasing wingspans. The DC-9 and its descendants the MD-80 and MD-90 have been so popular that they survived the demise of McDonnell-Douglas and reemerged as the Boeing 717 in the late 1990s. The U.S. Air Force adopted the DC-9 as the C-9A Nightingale in 1967 for use as a medical evacuation aircraft. The Air Force also adopted the VC-9C as a VIP transport. The U.S. Navy adopted the C-9B for general cargo and personnel transport duties.
Douglas DC- Legacy: B-18, B-23, C-47, C-54D, DC-7, C-117D, VC-118, C-9B/DC-9
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| Wingspan |
93 ft 5 in |
| Length |
119 ft 5 in |
| Height |
27 ft 6 in |
| Weight |
114,000 lbs (loaded) |
| Maximum Speed |
575 mph |
| Service Ceiling |
37,000 ft |
| Range |
2.070 miles |
| Engines |
2 Pratt & Whitney JT8D-9A Turbofans 14,500 pounds of thrust each |
| Crew |
2 pilots and up to 4 cabin atten |
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