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McDonnell Douglas · MD82 · IATA M82

McDonnell Douglas MD-82 specs, size & range

The McDonnell Douglas MD-82 (ICAO code MD82, IATA M82) is a landplane with 2 jet engines in the medium wake-turbulence category.

Landplane with 2 jet engines Wake category: Medium Airliners & big jets
McDonnell Douglas MD-82
Photo: ERIC SALARD · source · CC BY SA 2.0

MD-82 specifications

Approach speed
134 kn (248 km/h)
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The McDonnell Douglas MD-82 is a landplane with 2 jet engines built by McDonnell Douglas. Air-traffic control and flight-tracking sites identify it by the ICAO type code MD82, while airline timetables and booking sites use the IATA code M82. It belongs to the medium wake-turbulence category.

MD-82 speed and range

On final approach it flies at around 134 knots (248 km/h).

Aircraft similar to the MD-82

Comparable airliners & big jets include Bombardier CRJ-700, Airbus A321, Boeing 737-600 and Boeing 757-300.

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code of the McDonnell Douglas MD-82?

MD82 (IATA code: M82) — the code used in flight plans and on flight-tracking sites.

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