McDonnel Douglas MD-87
McDonnel · MD87
Short-fuselage MD-80 designed for hot-and-high airports. SAS and Iberia were key operators.
A large twin-engine jet. Cruises around 473 kts. Has a wide speed range from 110 to 500 kts.
2x JetLargeRECAT DFL370 ceilingILS capable
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2 x Jet |
| Weight class | Large (L) |
| RECAT-EU category | D (Upper medium) |
| Service ceiling | 37,000 ft (FL370) |
| Max climb rate | 3,000 fpm |
| Max descent rate | 3,000 fpm |
Speed envelope
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum speed | 110 kts |
| Landing speed | 125 kts |
| Cruise speed | 473 kts (M0.76) |
| Maximum speed | 500 kts |
Runway requirements
Field lengths used in the simulation for takeoff/landing calculations.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Takeoff field length | 10,937 ft (1.80 nm) |
| Landing field length | 13,975 ft (2.30 nm) |
Equipment
| Capability | Status |
|---|---|
| ILS approaches | Yes |
| Fix navigation | Yes |
| SRS category | 3 |
| LAHSO category | 7 |