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McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32F payload and cargo capacity

DC-9-32F · DC93

Aircraft information

This technical reference for McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32F includes available capacity, performance, dimensions, and loading data.

Max payload
15,140 kg
Cargo volume
105 m³
Range at max payload
1,900 km

Charter DC-9-32F

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Cargo & performance

Max payload
15,140 kg
Cargo volume
105 m³
Containerized cargo volume
93.4 m³
Range at max payload
1,900 km
Ferry range
3,800 km
Cruise speed
815 km/h

Dimensions

Overall length
36.37 m
Wingspan
28.47 m
Main deck length
20 m
Main deck width
3.14 m
Main deck height
2.05 m

Cargo doors & loading notes

Main deck side cargo door approx. 340 × 211 cm

Weights

Maximum takeoff weight (MTOW)
49,900 kg
Maximum zero fuel weight (MZFW)
43,090 kg
Maximum landing weight (MLW)
46,040 kg
Operating empty weight (OEW)
27,950 kg

Aircraft

Manufacturer
McDonnell Douglas
Aircraft family
DC9
ICAO type code
DC93
Aircraft category
Freighter
Engines
2 × Pratt & Whitney JT8D-9A/11
Recorded operational status
Active
Documents
Boeing · DC-9 Airplane Characteristics for Airport PlanningOfficial DC-9 family airport-planning reference. It supports the DC-9-32F model family but does not independently verify conversion-specific cargo-performance values.Published May 9, 2023FAA_all_cargo_landed_weights_CY2025.pdf · page 9, ID 278MLW