McDonnell Douglas MD-88

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18 Aug 2026 · © SoonerAlum93

Heading to ATL from ORD.

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Aircraft

MD-88 MD88

Delta Air Lines (1997-2007 \"Wavy Gravy\" livery)

Airline

Delta Air Lines

DAL / DL

Manufacturer

McDonnell Douglas

Gear

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Apple iPhone 15 Pro back triple camera 9mm f/2.8

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager

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Photo grade

Score: 69.0

Classic profile catch, but soft focus and flat, overcast lighting hold it back. Nice capture of Delta's livery.

Location

Chicago O\'Hare International Airport

ORD/KORD

41.9786, -87.9048

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Chicago O\'Hare International Airport ORD

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The MD-88 was the last variant of the classic DC-9/MD-80 family; Delta was its largest operator and retired the type in 2020.

Fleet Rarity

No longer in revenue service by major airlines, retired from Delta fleet in 2020.

Record Flights

Not particularly known for record flights; used extensively on domestic US routes.

Safety & Events

The MD-88 was involved in several notable incidents through its long career; none directly related to Delta in this livery are especially infamous.

Future Outlook

Mostly scrapped or stored; a few preserved as museum pieces.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney JT8D-219

Engine

32.87 m

Wingspan

45.06 m

Length

3,330 km

Range

811 km/h

Speed

155 passengers

Capacity

70,760 kg

MTOW

9.02 m

Height

89.0 kN (20,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 3 (~93-101 EPNdB, depending on conditions)

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