Will we ever see another a/c like the MD-80 again?

[Yuppyguppy]

DC-9-10F...woo-ha!

I saw a few of those over at NWA a decade ago and maybe TWA...I bet those were rocketships!

 

[Lampshade]

good riddance.

 

[dane]

I miss it!!

Hey,

3500+ of MD80 time. And I enjoyed all of it. Quiet, solid, stable, decent performance, and by FAR the best looking aircraft(of the Airbus, Boeing, Douglas aircraft). In fairness I should mention that I have never flown a Boeing or an Airbus.

MDs forever!!!!


dane



PS: the answer to the original question: NO

 

[pilotyip]

I don't think was ever a DC-9-10F, the DC-9-10 combi version was called the DC-9-15F. The difference was the 10 had one over wing exit per side, the 15 had two over wing exits per side. BTW the 10 was was a real hot rod

 

[PhatAJ2008]

Hey,

3500+ of MD80 time. And I enjoyed all of it. Quiet, solid, stable, decent performance, and by FAR the best looking aircraft(of the Airbus, Boeing, Douglas aircraft).

I agree it is the best looking aircraft... It's the only unique plane out there in a sea of Airbus, Boeings and such that all look alike.

 

[WMUSIGPI]

There is already: It's called the Canadair CRJ-1000, T tail, rear mounted engines, and stretched way too long for its own good....

 

[Superpilot92]

I've flown Embraer's, Boeing's, and Airbus's. I'll take an Airbus any day over the previous two. I start flying a DC-9 soon. My verdict is not out on Douglas birds yet.

You'll like the dc-9, like others have stated its a beast and was built like a tank. I will be going back to it also. I actually am kind of looking forward to it, especially now that i am pay protected on the Bus :beer: Its ALOT more work than the bus so be ready for that but it truly flys great.

 

[PhatAJ2008]

The CRJ-1000 is too skinny!

 

[Deli Guy]

Heyas,

DC-9-30 with the -15 engines

Best. Airplane. Ever.

Nu

Only topped by the DC-9-10 with the CFM 56 engines.

 

[LR25]

Lots of old Douglas birds still flying, you cant hurt them, you just add more DMI stickers.

DC-9 is one of the best jets I have flown.

Boing got rid of the 717, simply because of who designed it.

Like others have said, the DC-8 has lost boing millions through the years.

Side note, next time you see a 757, just think of the DC-8, very simular design, and not by coinsidence.