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

[Hamburger]

simple: 737 is the reason.

Why would boeing continue production of an aircraft that was designed to eat into it's 737 market share?

Hubcaps are cheaper than Gear Doors.

Good point... Although there had to be things the MD-80 did better than the 737.

The tail deices a hell of a lot better!

 

[Colonel Savage]

The tail deices a hell of a lot better!

Did they get rid of the "tail button" with the MD-80's?

 

[pilotyip]

What another large airplane with cables actually going to the controls? It was the last of the Douglas Cable Cars. Pull the floor up on a DC-3 then pull the floor up on a DC-9, the DNA is self evident

 

[aa73]

Did they get rid of the "tail button" with the MD-80's?

Nope, tail deice button is still there. Every 15 minutes you shoot the tail, and once before final flap extension. On the newer MD80s it happens automatically anytime the wing anti-ice is on, but the button is still there for manual operation.

 

[Fubijaakr]

Having extensive experience on the DC-9, MD-80 and 737, I'll take the 737.

 

[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.