McDonnell Douglas MD-82 vs Fokker 100
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 845 km/h for the Fokker 100. The McDonnell Douglas MD-82 flies further: 3,800 km against 3,170 km for the Fokker 100. The McDonnell Douglas MD-82 has the wider wingspan: 32.9 m against 28.1 m for the Fokker 100. The McDonnell Douglas MD-82 is heavier at takeoff: 68 tonnes against 46 tonnes for the Fokker 100. The McDonnell Douglas MD-82 first flew in 1981, 5 years before the Fokker 100 (1986).
| McDonnell Douglas MD-82 | Fokker 100 |
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| Top speed | 925 km/h (575 mph) | 845 km/h (525 mph) |
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| Range | 3,800 km (2,361 miles) | 3,170 km (1,970 miles) |
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| Length | 45.1 m (148 ft) | 35.5 m (117 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 32.9 m (108 ft) | 28.1 m (92 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 68 t (149,472 lb) | 46 t (100,971 lb) |
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| First flight | 1981 | 1986 |
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| Crew and capacity | 2 crew, 155 seats typical | 2 crew, 97 to 109 seats |
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| Engines | 2 × Pratt & Whitney JT8D-217 turbofan | 2 × Rolls-Royce Tay turbofan |
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| Built by | McDonnell Douglas | Fokker |
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| Country | USA | Netherlands |
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