McDonnell Douglas MD-11F

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02 Dec 2025 · © Unknown

Plain white livery suggests this is a leased or ACMI operator, or possibly aircraft between carriers.

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Aircraft

MD-11F MD11

Plain white (unmarked freighter)

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 is one of the last wide-body tri-jets, developed as an advanced derivative of the DC-10; most are now freighters.

Fleet Rarity

Fewer than 50 MD-11Fs remain in active service worldwide (2024), mostly as freighters.

Record Flights

MD-11F aircraft are popular cargo haulers for long-range and transcontinental routes, including polar crossings.

Safety & Events

MD-11F has experienced a number of hard landing incidents due to its challenging landing characteristics.

Future Outlook

Most airframes are nearing the end of their cargo careers and are being phased out, with a few destined for museums.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney PW4460 / General Electric CF6-80C2D1F (model dependent)

Engine

51.66 m

Wingspan

61.2 m

Length

6,670 km (fully loaded as freighter)

Range

876 km/h

Speed

Cargo: 91,000 kg

Capacity

286,000 kg

MTOW

17.6 m

Height

60,000–62,500 lbf (270–278 kN)

Thrust

Chapter 3/Chapter 4 compliant (~94-96 dB on approach, varies by config)

Noise

Registration not legible, airline cannot be identified—details based on typical MD-11F configuration.