McDonnell Douglas MD-83

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24 Mar 2026 · © GE90FAN

Miss the days when DFW was littered with the Mad Dogs. Something i took for granted, same with AA’s 757. ☹️

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Maulin_Agrawal · 25 Mar 2026

Miss these birds… my favorite seat was 23A/F

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Aircraft

MD-83 MD83

American Airlines (Classic bare metal/retro livery)

Airline

American Airlines

AAL / AA

Manufacturer

McDonnell Douglas

Achievements

Retro Wings, Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager

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Location

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

DFW/KDFW

32.8949, -97.0369

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Dallas Fort Worth International Airport DFW

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The MD-80 series was a workhorse for American Airlines, especially across the US. It was nicknamed the \'Super 80\' and widely regarded for its durability.

Fleet Rarity

It is now rare in the US, as most MD-80s were retired by 2020. American Airlines was the largest operator in the world at its peak.

Record Flights

Heavily used on numerous US domestic routes for decades, but not known for ultra-long-distance or record flights.

Safety & Events

The MD-80 series has had several high-profile incidents (e.g., American Airlines Flight 1420), but is generally considered reliable. American retired its last MD-80 in September 2019.

Future Outlook

Almost all American Airlines MD-83s are retired; some are stored or scrapped, with a few preserved in museums.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney JT8D-219

Engine

32.87 m

Wingspan

45.06 m

Length

4,600 km

Range

828 km/h

Speed

155 passengers

Capacity

72,575 kg

MTOW

9.02 m

Height

2 x 89 kN (20,000 lbf)

Thrust

Chapter 3 (ICAO); ~90 dB takeoff

Noise