McDonnell Douglas MD-11F

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A FedEx MD-11F trijet freighter on the ramp — a workhorse of the cargo world and a rare sight in the age of twinjets.

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Aircraft

MD-11F MD11F

FedEx Express

Airline

FedEx

FDX / FX

Manufacturer

McDonnell Douglas

Gear

Apple iPhone 11 Apple iPhone 11 back dual wide camera 4.25mm f/1.8

Achievements

Cargo King, Vintage Voyager

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Aviation History

The MD-11F is one of the last trijet airliners built and is a mainstay of global cargo fleets, especially with FedEx.

Fleet Rarity

FedEx is the largest operator of MD-11Fs worldwide; as of early 2024, fewer than 120 MD-11s are active, making them increasingly rare.

Record Flights

No major world endurance/route records, but notable for extended cargo service after passenger MD-11s retired.

Safety & Events

Some incidents mostly related to hard landings. Used extensively in pandemic response shipping.

Future Outlook

Many MD-11Fs are being retired and replaced by more modern freighters; still in heavy use with FedEx.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney PW4460 (possible, common for FedEx MD-11F)

Engine

51.7 meters

Wingspan

61.2 meters

Length

6,637 kilometers

Range

876 km/h

Speed

93,250 kilograms cargo

Capacity

285,990 kilograms

MTOW

17.6 meters

Height

60,000 lbf (267 kN) per engine

Thrust

Chapter 3/4 (ICAO, varies by specific mod)

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