McDonnell Douglas MD-11

02 Dec 2025 · © Unknown

The MD-11 is instantly recognizable by its tri-engine configuration, with one engine mounted in the tail and two under the wings. This specific aircraft is in an all-white livery, which is common for cargo operators or recently transferred/leased airframes.

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Aircraft

MD-11 MD11

Plain white (no visible airline markings)

N543JN

Registration

Airline

Western global airlines

WGA / KD

Manufacturer

McDonnell Douglas

Location

Legeweg

Ostend-Bruges International Airport · OST/EBOS · Runway 08

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Ostend-Bruges International Airport OST

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The MD-11 was the last widebody trijet produced and is now rare in passenger service, surviving mainly as a cargo aircraft.

Fleet Rarity

Becoming increasingly rare; only a handful remain in cargo service globally.

Record Flights

Not known for world records, but once flew some of the longest non-ETOPS routes of its era.

Safety & Events

Involved in several notable incidents, including non-fatal landings and cargo-related events; Delta's and KLM's final scheduled MD-11 passenger flights were major aviation enthusiast events.

Future Outlook

Most are retired, scrapped, or stored; a handful remain flying cargo, with imminent full withdrawal expected within the decade.

Specifications

General Electric CF6-80C2D1F (most common) or Pratt & Whitney PW4460/PW4462

Engine

51.66 m

Wingspan

61.2 m

Length

6,840 km (standard 3-class passenger); up to 12,670 km (MD-11F or with auxiliary tanks)

Range

876 km/h

Speed

296 passengers (2-class) or 27,200 kg cargo (MD-11F)

Capacity

286,000 kg

MTOW

17.6 m

Height

CF6-80C2D1F: 266 kN (59,400 lbf) each; PW4460: 267 kN (60,000 lbf)

Thrust

Chapter 3 ICAO, approx 98-106 dB (varies by submodel and configuration)

Noise

Exact operator and registration are not visible; engine variant requires confirmation for precise ID.