The Mcdonnell Douglas 9 (ICAO type DC93) 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 1,790 nm, a cruise speed of 478 knots, a service ceiling of 37,000 ft and seating for up to 139 across its variants.
Mcdonnell Douglas 9
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 22
- Active
- 21
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DC-9-11 DC-9-11 | — | — | — | — | — |
| DC-9-12 DC-9-12 | — | — | — | — | — |
| DC-9-13 DC-9-13 | — | — | — | — | — |
| DC-9-14 DC-9-14 | — | — | — | — | — |
| DC-9-15 DC-9-15 | — | 41,100 kg | 1,670 nm | 478 kt | 105 |
| DC-9-15F DC-9-15F | — | 41,100 kg | 1,670 nm | 478 kt | 105 |
| DC-9-21 DC-9-21 | — | 45,000 kg | 1,600 nm | — | 90 |
| DC-9-31 DC-9-31 | — | — | — | — | — |
| DC-9-32 DC-9-32 | — | 54,800 kg | 1,290 nm | 430 kt | 115 |
| DC-9-32 (VC-9C) DC-9-32 (VC-9C) | — | — | — | — | — |
| DC-9-32F DC-9-32F | — | 54,800 kg | 1,290 nm | 430 kt | 115 |
| DC-9-32F (C-9A) DC-9-32F (C-9A) | — | — | — | — | — |
| DC-9-32F (C-9B) DC-9-32F (C-9B) | — | — | — | — | — |
| DC-9-33F DC-9-33F | — | 54,800 kg | 1,290 nm | 430 kt | 115 |
| DC-9-34 DC-9-34 | — | — | — | — | — |
| DC-9-34F DC-9-34F | — | — | — | — | — |
| DC-9-41 DC-9-41 | — | — | — | — | — |
| DC-9-51 DC-9-51 | — | 54,800 kg | 1,790 nm | 441 kt | 139 |
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.
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- Aircraft seen flying
- 5
- Tracked flights
- 23
- Tracked flight hours
- 64
- Share of fleet flying
- 23%
5 Mcdonnell Douglas 9 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (23% of the registered fleet), across 23 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.
What is the range of the McDonnell Douglas 9?
The McDonnell Douglas 9 has a maximum range of 1,790 nautical miles across variants.
How many people can the McDonnell Douglas 9 carry?
The McDonnell Douglas 9 seats up to 139 across its variants.
What is the MTOW of the McDonnell Douglas 9?
The McDonnell Douglas 9's maximum take-off weight is 54,800 kg.
What is the ICAO type designator for the McDonnell Douglas 9?
The McDonnell Douglas 9's ICAO type designator is DC93.
How many McDonnell Douglas 9 aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 22 registered McDonnell Douglas 9 airframes worldwide.
Registered 9 aircraft
Individual 9 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.