McDonnell Douglas MD-82 vs Boeing 757-200
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 850 km/h for the Boeing 757-200. The Boeing 757-200 flies further: 7,250 km against 3,800 km for the McDonnell Douglas MD-82. The Boeing 757-200 has the wider wingspan: 38.1 m against 32.9 m for the McDonnell Douglas MD-82. The Boeing 757-200 is heavier at takeoff: 116 tonnes against 68 tonnes for the McDonnell Douglas MD-82. The McDonnell Douglas MD-82 first flew in 1981, 1 year before the Boeing 757-200 (1982).
| McDonnell Douglas MD-82 | Boeing 757-200 |
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| Top speed | 925 km/h (575 mph) | 850 km/h (528 mph) |
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| Range | 3,800 km (2,361 miles) | 7,250 km (4,505 miles) |
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| Length | 45.1 m (148 ft) | 47.3 m (155 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 32.9 m (108 ft) | 38.1 m (125 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 68 t (149,472 lb) | 116 t (255,072 lb) |
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| First flight | 1981 | 1982 |
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| Crew and capacity | 2 crew, 155 seats typical | 2 crew, 200 seats typical |
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| Engines | 2 × Pratt & Whitney JT8D-217 turbofan | 2 × RB211 or PW2000 turbofan |
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| Built by | McDonnell Douglas | Boeing |
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| Country | USA | USA |
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