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CMD-82

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Auto Credit Based on GalacticaAsia's 'Mad Dog' MD-80

The cargo door at the rear has an opening smaller than the door.
LORE:
The CMD-82 is a general-purpose cargo aircraft based off the McDonnell Douglas MD-82. It was chosen over the 737-400, A319, and MD-87 due to lower operating costs and sheer availability. In addition, the 737-400 and A319 had too high purchase and operating costs, and the MD-87 had too low capacity. The MD-82 was chosen and only the newest of planes were bought and converted. 15 from Delta, 8 from SAS, and 2 from American Airlines. All of which are scheduled to retire at exactly January 1st of 2025, 1200 hours (or exactly noon). If conditions permit, the MD-80s will stay in operation for even longer. All airframes are approaching 30 years of age, and have all been refurbished at least twice. The CMD-82s will be replaced with better A321neos, featuring a bigger range and payload. Avgeeks all over the world are starting to say goodbye to the beauties in advance.

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor 'Mad Dog' MD-80
  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 107.7ft (32.8m)
  • Length 147.7ft (45.0m)
  • Height 29.9ft (9.1m)
  • Empty Weight N/A
  • Loaded Weight 41,608lbs (18,873kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.535
  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.072
  • Wing Loading 25.4lbs/ft2 (124.1kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 1,636.8ft2 (152.1m2)
  • Drag Points 7980

Parts

  • Number of Parts 565
  • Control Surfaces 9
  • Performance Cost 3,186