Boeing (formerly McDonnell Douglas) 717-200

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A Delta Boeing 717-200 (N907DA) awaits departure at the gate, with other Delta aircraft in the background on a sunny day.

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Boeing (originally McDonnell Douglas) 717-200

Boeing (formerly McDonnell Douglas) F/A-18 Hornet/Super Hornet

Aircraft

717-200 B712

Delta Air Lines standard livery

N907DA

Registration

Airline

Delta Air Lines

DAL / DL

Manufacturer

Boeing (formerly McDonnell Douglas)

Gear

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max back triple camera 6.765mm f/1.78

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Boeing Beginner

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 77.0

Crisp Delta profile shot; busy ramp and grass foreground limit visual impact.

Location

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport

ATL/KATL

33.6367, -84.4281

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Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport ATL

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 717-200, developed from the McDonnell Douglas MD-95, is notable as the last descendant of the DC-9 family and the final commercial aircraft built at the Long Beach plant.

Fleet Rarity

Delta is the largest operator of the Boeing 717; the type is retired or being phased out by other airlines, making it increasingly rare.

Record Flights

Not typically used for long or record-breaking flights; mainly domestic short-haul routes, especially between hub cities in the U.S.

Safety & Events

Relatively few major incidents; fleet is known for reliability and short-haul versatility.

Future Outlook

Delta is gradually retiring the 717 fleet, but several remain in active service as of 2024.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce BR715

Engine

28.4 meters

Wingspan

37.8 meters

Length

2,645 km

Range

811 km/h

Speed

106-134 passengers

Capacity

55,340 kg

MTOW

8.3 meters

Height

83.7 kN (18,500 lbf) per engine

Thrust

Stage 4 (ICAO Annex 16); ~85 dB on approach

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