Aircraft Type Spotting
Jan 3, 2001 | 11:48 am
#16
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Originally posted by stargold:
ANA operates a special type of 747 called 747-400D where the "D" stands for "Domestic". [snip] The routes it serves are hardly ever more than 500 miles. (in fact, verging on never)
ANA operates a special type of 747 called 747-400D where the "D" stands for "Domestic". [snip] The routes it serves are hardly ever more than 500 miles. (in fact, verging on never)
Jan 3, 2001 | 3:10 pm
#17
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OK, who wants to be brave and tackle the differences in the MD-80 series? They include the MD-81, MD-82, MD-83, MD-87 and MD-88.
One major difference between the MD-80s and newer (MD-90, 717-200/MD-95) is the engine. MD-80s have smaller diameter PW engines, while the newer aircraft (as noted by Terenz) have IA and Rolls Royce engines with much larger diameter.
The 717-200/MD-95 project began as an update of the original DC-9 to serve the short-haul 100-passenger market. The MD-90 project was to update the MD-80 series aircraft with new engines, cockpit and interior.
One major difference between the MD-80s and newer (MD-90, 717-200/MD-95) is the engine. MD-80s have smaller diameter PW engines, while the newer aircraft (as noted by Terenz) have IA and Rolls Royce engines with much larger diameter.
The 717-200/MD-95 project began as an update of the original DC-9 to serve the short-haul 100-passenger market. The MD-90 project was to update the MD-80 series aircraft with new engines, cockpit and interior.
Jan 3, 2001 | 3:36 pm
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Wow!
Thanks everybody for the information. In typical flyertalk fashion, I ask what I thought would be a simple question, maybe one or two responses and in turn you guys (and gals) outperform my expectations.
Thanks everybody for the information. In typical flyertalk fashion, I ask what I thought would be a simple question, maybe one or two responses and in turn you guys (and gals) outperform my expectations.
Jan 3, 2001 | 6:21 pm
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Some more:
A340 - winglets , one deck and 4 small engines.
A330 - Same with 2 engines.
F100 - like 717/dc-9 with elipse windows.
The main difference between AA MD80 and F100 is the shape of the "nose".
B747-400D can be found in Japan (and maybe a few more far east market) only.
A340 - winglets , one deck and 4 small engines.
A330 - Same with 2 engines.
F100 - like 717/dc-9 with elipse windows.
The main difference between AA MD80 and F100 is the shape of the "nose".
B747-400D can be found in Japan (and maybe a few more far east market) only.