Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9 87

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The McDonnell Douglas MD-87 was a shortened variant of the popular MD-80 series, designed for efficient operations on thin regional routes with reduced passenger capacity. First flown on December 4, 1986, it was a low-wing twin-engine aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney JT8D turbofans that could seat 109 to 130 passengers. At 130 feet 5 inches in length with a 107-foot 10-inch wingspan, it was 17 feet 5 inches shorter than standard MD-80s. The aircraft was manufactured by McDonnell Douglas Corporation at their Long Beach, California facility.