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McDonnell Douglas · MD83 · IATA M83

McDonnell Douglas MD-83 specs, size & range

The McDonnell Douglas MD-83 (ICAO code MD83, IATA M83) 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-83
Photo: ERIC SALARD · source · CC BY SA 2.0

MD-83 specifications

Approach speed
144 kn (267 km/h)
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The McDonnell Douglas MD-83 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 MD83, while airline timetables and booking sites use the IATA code M83. It belongs to the medium wake-turbulence category.

MD-83 speed and range

On final approach it flies at around 144 knots (267 km/h).

Aircraft similar to the MD-83

Comparable airliners & big jets include Boeing 727-100, Boeing 737-400, Embraer E170 and Lockheed Martin X-55 ACCA.

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code of the McDonnell Douglas MD-83?

MD83 (IATA code: M83) — the code used in flight plans and on flight-tracking sites.

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