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MD-90 vs MD-82

The MD-90 typically seats about 10 more passengers; their range is about the same. The MD-82 flew first, 12 years earlier.

MD-90 · 46.5 m
MD-82 · 45.1 m
Side views drawn to the same scale.
McDonnell Douglas MD-90McDonnell Douglas MD-82
MakerMcDonnell DouglasMcDonnell Douglas
First flight19931981
Typical seats153143
Range3,800 km3,800 km
Length46.5 m45.1 m
Engines2 × jet2 × jet
BodyNarrow-bodyNarrow-body

● marks the higher figure. Bigger isn’t always better: airlines pick the size that fits the route.

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