
The McDonnell Douglas MD-82 was a successful twin-engine airliner that modernized the proven DC-9 design for the jet age's second generation. First flown on January 8, 1981, it was a low-wing twin-engine aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney JT8D-200 turbofans, featuring a stretched fuselage and improved fuel efficiency for short to medium-range routes. Measuring over 147 feet in length with seating for up to 172 passengers, it was manufactured by McDonnell Douglas at Long Beach, California.
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| Zagros Airlines | — | 49634 | Islamic Republic of Iran | 736821 | |
| Zagros Airlines | — | 53066 | Islamic Republic of Iran | 736825 | |
| Zagros Airlines | — | 49372 | Islamic Republic of Iran | 736827 | |
| Zagros Airlines | — | 49483 | Islamic Republic of Iran | 73682d |