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McDonnel Douglas MD-11

McDonnel · MD11

Trijet widebody that replaced the DC-10. FedEx and Western Global Airlines fly it as a freighter.

A RECAT C jet with 3 engines. Cruises around 473 kts. Requires about 18.9k ft of field length for takeoff.

3x JetHeavyRECAT CFL430 ceilingILS capable

Performance

ParameterValue
Engines3 x Jet
Weight classHeavy (H)
RECAT-EU categoryC (Lower heavy)
Service ceiling43,000 ft (FL430)
Max climb rate2,200 fpm
Max descent rate3,000 fpm

Speed envelope

ParameterValue
Minimum speed120 kts
Landing speed140 kts
Cruise speed473 kts (M0.80)
Maximum speed550 kts (M0.83)

Runway requirements

Field lengths used in the simulation for takeoff/landing calculations.

ParameterValue
Takeoff field length18,927 ft (3.12 nm)
Landing field length14,115 ft (2.32 nm)

Equipment

CapabilityStatus
ILS approachesYes
Fix navigationYes
SRS category3
LAHSO category9

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