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McDonnell Douglas · MD90 · IATA M90

McDonnell Douglas MD-90 specs, size & range

The McDonnell Douglas MD-90 (ICAO code MD90, IATA M90) 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-90
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MD-90 specifications

Approach speed
138 kn (256 km/h)
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The McDonnell Douglas MD-90 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 MD90, while airline timetables and booking sites use the IATA code M90. It belongs to the medium wake-turbulence category.

MD-90 speed and range

On final approach it flies at around 138 knots (256 km/h).

Aircraft similar to the MD-90

Comparable airliners & big jets include Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II, Boeing 737-200, Tupolev Tu-16 and Yakovlev Yak-141.

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code of the McDonnell Douglas MD-90?

MD90 (IATA code: M90) — the code used in flight plans and on flight-tracking sites.

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