How to spot it
Two engines on the rear fuselage and a T-tail on a slim body, with a pointed nose and longer fuselages on the MD-80 and MD-90.
Often confused with
Tupolev Tu-134
The Tu-134 has a glazed navigator's nose and swept, kinked wings with gear pods; the DC-9 has a solid nose.
McDonnell Douglas DC-9 vs Tupolev Tu-134: side by sideDetails
| Maker | McDonnell Douglas |
|---|---|
| Type | Airliner |
| ICAO code | DC93 |
| First flight | 1965 |
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