McDonnell Douglas YC-15
Specs, top speed, range and facts
The McDonnell Douglas YC-15 is a short-takeoff transport prototype built by McDonnell Douglas in the USA. It first flew in 1975, but it never entered regular service. Blow jet exhaust onto big flaps behind the wing for extra lift, so a jet transport can land on short runways.
- Top speed861 km/h (535 mph)
- Range3,689 km (2,292 miles)
- First flight1975
- Wingspan33.6 m (110 ft)
McDonnell Douglas YC-15 specs
| Top speed | 861 km/h (535 mph)Typical cruising speed; published top speeds vary. |
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| Range | 3,689 km (2,292 miles)With about 17 tonnes of cargo. |
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| Length | 37.9 m (124 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 33.6 m (110 ft)The first prototype. The second had a longer wing, about 40.4 m across. |
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| Height | 13.2 m (43 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 99 t (219,137 lb) |
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| Crew and capacity | About 12 t of cargo from short runways |
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| Engines | 4 × Pratt & Whitney JT8D turbofan |
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| First flight | 1975 |
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| Entered service | Never entered regular service |
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| Built by | McDonnell Douglas (USA) |
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McDonnell Douglas YC-15 facts
- Its engines blew onto huge flaps behind the wing, making extra lift so it could land on short runways.
- It was never ordered, but its ideas helped McDonnell Douglas win the contract for the C-17 Globemaster III.
Quick quiz
When did the McDonnell Douglas YC-15 first fly?
In 1975.
Who built the McDonnell Douglas YC-15?
McDonnell Douglas, in the USA.
How fast can the McDonnell Douglas YC-15 fly?
Its top speed is 861 km/h (535 mph).
How far can the McDonnell Douglas YC-15 fly?
About 3,689 km (2,292 miles).
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