The Mcdonnell Douglas 717 (ICAO type B712) is an aircraft certificated in the Transport Aircraft category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 54,800 kg. It offers a maximum range of 2,060 nm, a cruise speed of 438 knots, a service ceiling of 39,000 ft and seating for up to 124 across its variants.
Mcdonnell Douglas 717
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 124
- Active
- 124
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 717-200 717-200 | — | 54,800 kg | 2,060 nm | 438 kt | 124 |
The FAA paperwork
TCDS A6WE · Rev 25 · issued 1999-09-01
- Category
- Transport Aircraft
- MTOW
- 55,316 kg
- MZFW
- 45,586 kg
- Seats
- 2 crew · 134 passengers
- Ceiling
- 37,000 ft
2 BMW Rolls-Royce Aero Engines BR700-715A1-30 engines
Federal Aviation Regulations Part 25, effective February 1, 1965, as amended by Amendments 25-1 through 25-82.
Where to look next
Mcdonnell Douglas 717 market & fleet intelligence
Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Mcdonnell Douglas 717 fleet — updated daily.
25 yearsmedian age
Of the 98 registered Mcdonnell Douglas 717 with a known build year (79% of the 124 we track), the median age is 25 years.
- Aircraft seen flying
- 98
- Tracked flights
- 11,517
- Tracked flight hours
- 53,157
- Share of fleet flying
- 79%
98 Mcdonnell Douglas 717 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (79% of the registered fleet), across 11,517 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.
What is the range of the McDonnell Douglas 717?
The McDonnell Douglas 717 has a maximum range of 2,060 nautical miles across variants.
How many people can the McDonnell Douglas 717 carry?
The McDonnell Douglas 717 seats up to 124 across its variants.
What is the MTOW of the McDonnell Douglas 717?
The McDonnell Douglas 717's maximum take-off weight is 54,800 kg.
What is the ICAO type designator for the McDonnell Douglas 717?
The McDonnell Douglas 717's ICAO type designator is B712.
How many McDonnell Douglas 717 aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 124 registered McDonnell Douglas 717 airframes worldwide.
Registered 717 aircraft
Individual 717 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
- N938AT· 2006
- N939AT· 2006
- N896AT· 2005
- N923AT· 2005
- N899AT· 2005
- N922AT· 2005
- N493HA· 2005
- N492HA· 2004
- N895AT· 2004
- N893AT· 2004
- N892AT· 2004
- N494HA· 2004
- N495HA· 2004
- N894AT· 2004
- N891AT· 2004
- N491HA· 2003
- N995AT· 2002
- N978AT· 2002
- N980AT· 2002
- N997AT· 2002
- N998AT· 2002
- N994AT· 2002
- N982AT· 2002
- N996AT· 2002