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McDonnell Douglas · MD87 · IATA M87

McDonnell Douglas MD-87 specs, size & range

The McDonnell Douglas MD-87 (ICAO code MD87, IATA M87) 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-87
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MD-87 specifications

Detailed dimensions and performance figures are not available for this type yet.

The McDonnell Douglas MD-87 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 MD87, while airline timetables and booking sites use the IATA code M87. It belongs to the medium wake-turbulence category.

Aircraft similar to the MD-87

Comparable airliners & big jets include Yakovlev Yak-28, Lockheed Martin X-55 ACCA, Embraer E170 and Boeing 737-400.

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code of the McDonnell Douglas MD-87?

MD87 (IATA code: M87) — the code used in flight plans and on flight-tracking sites.

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