McDonnell Douglas MD-11F

05 Feb 2026 · © Unknown

The MD-11F is instantly recognizable by its three engines and distinctive T-tail. This frame wears the UPS 'Worldwide Services' livery.

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Aircraft

MD-11F MD11

UPS (United Parcel Service)

Airline

UPS (United Parcel Service)

UPS / 5X

Manufacturer

McDonnell Douglas

Location

Orlando International Airport

MCO/KMCO

28.4294, -81.3090

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Orlando International Airport MCO

Airport

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Aviation History

The MD-11 is the last large trijet produced and is now mostly used for cargo operations due to its retirement from passenger service. Once a major long-haul workhorse, now rare in commercial fleets.

Fleet Rarity

Fewer than 120 active in service as of 2024, almost exclusively with cargo operators like UPS and FedEx.

Record Flights

Notable as one of the main aircraft used on long transcontinental and intercontinental UPS routes.

Safety & Events

The type is known for a number of hard landings and incidents, but no major UPS MD-11F incidents causing hull loss.

Future Outlook

Gradually being phased out for newer, more efficient freighters but still active as a cargo aircraft.

Specifications

General Electric CF6-80C2D1F

Engine

51.7 meters

Wingspan

61.2 meters

Length

6,815 kilometers (with max payload)

Range

876 km/h

Speed

95,000 kilograms (cargo capacity)

Capacity

286,000 kilograms

MTOW

17.6 meters

Height

273.6 kN (61,500 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 3, ~96-103 dB (varies per phase)

Noise

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