The Boeing 717 started life as the McDonnell Douglas MD-95, itself a development of the DC-9/MD-80 series. When Boeing purchased McDonnell Douglas, they continued the design under the new name.
Production ceased in May 2006 after 156 were produced.
Specifications[]
717-200
Basic Gross Weight |
717-200
High Gross Weight | |
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Cockpit crew | Two | |
Passengers,
typical seating |
106 (two-class)
117 (one-class) | |
Length | 124 ft 0 in (37.8 m) | |
Wingspan | 93 ft 5 in (28.47 m) | |
Tail height | 29 ft 1 in (8.92 m) | |
Cabin width, external | 131.6 in (334.2 cm) | |
Cabin width, internal | 123.8 in (314.5 cm) | |
Max takeoff weight | 110,000 lb (49,900 kg) | 121,000 lb (54,900 kg) |
Max range | 1,430 nmi (2,645 km) | 2,060 nmi (3,815 km) |
Typical cruising speed | Mach 0.77 (504 mph, 438 knots, 811 km/h)at altitude of 34,200 feet (10,400 m) | |
Powerplants (2x) | Rolls Royce BR715-A1-30 | Rolls Royce BR715-C1-30 |
Engine thrust | 18,500 lbf (82.3 kN) | 21,000 lbf (93.4 kN) |
Accidents and incidents[]
As of June 2018, the Boeing 717 has been involved in five accidents and incidents with no hull losses or fatalities. These accidents and incidents included an on-ground collision while taxiing, an emergency landing where the nose landing gear did not extend, and an attempted hijacking.