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26 Apr 2026 · © AviatorShots81

A front-on view of a McDonnell Douglas MD-11, an iconic widebody trijet, on the taxiway just before a storm.

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AviatorShots81 · 04 May 2026

@Maulin_Agrawal thanks 🙏

Maulin_Agrawal · 30 Apr 2026

Fantastic shot!

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Plain white (likely cargo/freighter livery, no visible airline titles)

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Manufacturer

McDonnell Douglas

Gear

Sony A7M4 Sigma 70-200mm F2.8

Achievements

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Location

DFW Founders Plaza

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport · DFW/KDFW

32.9192, -97.0585

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Insights

Aviation History

The MD-11 was the last widebody trijet produced, successor to the DC-10, and is now mostly operated as a freighter due to retirement from passenger service.

Fleet Rarity

Relatively rare compared to other widebodies, with fewer than 125 active (almost all freighter)

Record Flights

Was used in long-haul and ultra-long-haul cargo sectors; notable for extended range over DC-10.

Safety & Events

Involved in several high-profile cargo landing incidents, but renowned for durability and cargo utility after passenger retirement.

Future Outlook

Gradually being retired, scrapped, or converted to freighter; some will be preserved in museums.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney PW4000 or General Electric CF6-80C2 (MD-11 used both types; exact model not determinable from this angle)

Engine

51.7 meters

Wingspan

61.2 meters

Length

6,840 km

Range

876 km/h

Speed

323 passengers (standard two-class) or approximately 90,700 kg cargo (in freighter version)

Capacity

286,000 kg

MTOW

17.6 meters

Height

272–298 kN (61,100–67,500 lbf) per engine

Thrust

QC2 (departure), QC1 (arrival); ICAO Chapter 3/4 compliant, approx. 95-106 dB on approach

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