McDonnell Douglas MD-82 vs BAe 146-200
Top speed, range, size and history side by side. Each was built for its own job, so this shows how they differ, not which is better.
The McDonnell Douglas MD-82 is faster: 925 km/h against 789 km/h for the BAe 146-200. The McDonnell Douglas MD-82 flies further: 3,800 km against 2,900 km for the BAe 146-200. The McDonnell Douglas MD-82 has the wider wingspan: 32.9 m against 26.2 m for the BAe 146-200. The McDonnell Douglas MD-82 is heavier at takeoff: 68 tonnes against 42 tonnes for the BAe 146-200. The McDonnell Douglas MD-82 first flew in 1981, 1 year before the BAe 146-200 (1982).
| McDonnell Douglas MD-82 | BAe 146-200 |
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| Top speed | 925 km/h (575 mph) | 789 km/h (490 mph) |
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| Range | 3,800 km (2,361 miles) | 2,900 km (1,802 miles) |
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| Length | 45.1 m (148 ft) | 28.6 m (94 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 32.9 m (108 ft) | 26.2 m (86 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 68 t (149,472 lb) | 42 t (93,034 lb) |
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| First flight | 1981 | 1982 |
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| Crew and capacity | 2 crew, 155 seats typical | 2 crew, 85 to 100 seats |
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| Engines | 2 × Pratt & Whitney JT8D-217 turbofan | 4 × Lycoming ALF 502 turbofan |
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| Built by | McDonnell Douglas | British Aerospace |
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| Country | USA | UK |
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