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McDonnell Douglas · MD88 · IATA M88

McDonnell Douglas MD-88 specs, size & range

The McDonnell Douglas MD-88 (ICAO code MD88, IATA M88) 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-88
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MD-88 specifications

Approach speed
144 kn (267 km/h)
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The McDonnell Douglas MD-88 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 MD88, while airline timetables and booking sites use the IATA code M88. It belongs to the medium wake-turbulence category.

MD-88 speed and range

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

Aircraft similar to the MD-88

Comparable airliners & big jets include Douglas A-4 Skyhawk, Yakovlev Yak-141, Tupolev Tu-16 and Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor.

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code of the McDonnell Douglas MD-88?

MD88 (IATA code: M88) — the code used in flight plans and on flight-tracking sites.

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