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McDonnell Douglas MD-11 passenger, transport 1990
Further development of DC-10 with new wings and longer fuselage. First flew on January 10, 1990. Launched on December 30, 1986, the MD-11 is a modernized DC-10, offering a lengthened fuselage, reengineered wing and two person flightdeck. In service variants include four models: passenger, all freighter, convertible freighter and "combi," where passengers and freight are carried on the main deck with additional freight carried below the deck. An extended-range (ER) feature is available on all versions. The MD-11 became part of Boeing's production line after the 1997 Boeing/McDonnell Douglas merger. However, in 1998 Boeing decided to end MD-11 production due to weak sales. Production ceased in February 2000. Engine: 3 x General Electric CF6-80C2D1F turbofans, 273kN
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