DC-9 – PROGRESS REPORT

This technical report provides an in-depth analysis of specifications, flight performance, and recent enhancements made to this revolutionary aircraft. It highlights innovations in aerodynamic design, propulsion, and passenger comfort, showcasing Douglas Aircraft Group’s ongoing commitment to excellence and innovation in commercial aviation.

The report also covers aspects of regulatory certification, flight testing, and recommended maintenance procedures, ensuring the safety and reliability of the DC-9. Graphs, tables, and photographs enrich this document, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the aircraft’s performance and technical features.

The Douglas DC-9 is a short-to-medium-range narrow-body airliner designed and developed by the Douglas Aircraft Company in the 1960s. It was produced starting in 1965 by Douglas, which later merged with McDonnell Aircraft to become McDonnell Douglas.

Over 900 DC-9s were ordered, with the last deliveries occurring in the early 1980s. The DC-9 served as the basis for the development of the MD-80, MD-90, and eventually the Boeing 717 after Boeing acquired McDonnell Douglas