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McDonnell Douglas MD-81SF payload and cargo capacity

MD-81SF · MD81

Aircraft information

This technical reference for McDonnell Douglas MD-81SF includes available capacity, performance, dimensions, and loading data.

Max payload
17,525 kg
Cargo volume
160.5 m³
Range at max payload
2,300 km

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Cargo & performance

Max payload
17,525 kg
Cargo volume
160.5 m³
Containerized cargo volume
125 m³
Range at max payload
2,300 km
Ferry range
4,800 km
Cruise speed
811 km/h

Dimensions

Overall length
45.05 m
Wingspan
32.85 m
Main deck length
22.5 m
Main deck width
3.3 m
Main deck height
2.1 m

Cargo doors & loading notes

Main deck cargo door (LH): 216 × 345 cm

Weights

Maximum takeoff weight (MTOW)
63,505 kg
Maximum zero fuel weight (MZFW)
53,525 kg
Maximum landing weight (MLW)
58,060 kg
Operating empty weight (OEW)
36,000 kg

Aircraft

Manufacturer
McDonnell Douglas
Aircraft family
MD80
ICAO type code
MD81
Aircraft category
Narrow-body freighter
Engines
2 × Pratt & Whitney JT8D-209
Recorded operational status
Current / unconfirmed
Documents
Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. · MD-80SF Series conversionBase aircraft or family reference; conversion-specific specifications are not verified by this citation.