ICAO MD83
Large
Boeing-Mcdonnell Douglas Boeing (Douglas) Md 83
Twin Jet· 89 globally registered
The BOEING-MCDONNELL DOUGLAS Boeing (Douglas) MD 83 (MD83) is a BOEING-MCDONNELL DOUGLAS 2-engine jet aircraft classified as medium wake category. Typical approach speed (Vref) is around 144 knots; operating envelope 72,576 kg MTOW. SkyMeter has observed 348 flights operated by this type across 17 airframes and 5 carriers. The largest observed operator is ARCTIC ONE LLC (VTS).
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ACTIVE AIRFRAMES
17
last 90 days
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OPERATORS
5
unique airlines
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FLIGHTS
348
tracked
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AVG DURATION
1h 51m
per flight
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INCIDENT RATE
15.8%
55 flagged
Performance
Speed envelope & approach
Vref
144 kt
Vref range
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Vmo
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Mmo
—
Approach category
D
Dimensions
Airframe geometry
Wingspan
108 ft
Length
148 ft
Tail height
30 ft
Wheelbase
72 ft
Gear width
20 ft
Wake category
Medium
Weight & identification
Operating limits
MTOW
160,000 lb
MALW
139,500 lb
Manufacturer model
Boeing (Douglas) MD 83
FAA designator
MD83
Registered
89
Top operators
By fleet size · last 90 days
Safety profile
Flagged flights · last 90 days
Recent incidents
Flagged flights of MD83
Recent flights
Real flights of MD83 · airborne ≥ 20 min
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Tracking window: 90 days