McDonnell Douglas MD-83

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A rare MD-83 in Detroit Red Wings & Detroit Tigers sports charter livery, representing one of the last US sports team MD-80s in operation.

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Aircraft

MD-83 MD83

Detroit Red Wings & Detroit Tigers sports team livery

Airline

Private/Charter - Sports Team Livery

Manufacturer

McDonnell Douglas

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Livery Legend

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 73.0

Logo jet is nicely framed, but image is slightly soft and cones partially obscure the nose gear.

Location

Calgary International Airport

YYC/CYYC

51.1188, -114.0100

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Calgary International Airport YYC

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The MD-83 is a stretched and improved version of the MD-80 series, which was one of the most popular short- to medium-haul jets of the 1980s and 1990s.

Fleet Rarity

The MD-83 is now rare in commercial service with most retired, but some are still used by charter, sports teams, or private operators.

Safety & Events

MD-80 series aircraft have been involved in several notable incidents, but nothing unique to this specific livery or frame is apparent.

Future Outlook

Most MD-83s are retired or in storage, with a handful in VIP, charter, or sports transport service.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney JT8D-219

Engine

32.87 meters

Wingspan

45.06 meters

Length

4,630 kilometers

Range

811 kilometers per hour

Speed

155-172 passengers

Capacity

72,575 kilograms

MTOW

9.02 meters

Height

93.4 kN (21,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 3 (~86-94 dB typical)

Noise