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Douglas
developed the DC-9 as a short range airliner to complement
the larger DC-8 The DC-9 first flew in 1965.
The DC-9 was designed to allow for stretched
versions. The initial Series 10 accommodated up to 90
passengers. The final DC-9 Series 50 seated a maximum of 139.
McDonnell acquired Douglas in 1967. In 1977
McDonnell Douglas launched the DC-9 Super 80. This aircraft
received the MD-80 designation when the company adopted a new system
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Specifications
(DC-9 Series 50) |
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Designations |
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 | DC-9: Douglas Commercial Model 9 |
 | C-9: U.S. Military transport
version. The aeromedical version (C-9A) is known as the Nightingale.
The standard transport (C-9B) is known as the Skytrain II. |
 | VC-9: U.S. Military VIP transport |
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Stuff
You Can Buy |
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Book
Douglas DC-9/MD-80
Peeler |
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Display Model
1/400 scale
Die cast |
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