PLANE-SPOTTER.com - Boeing 717

The development of the Boeing 717-200 started up under the name MD-95, and was introduced to the world of McDonnell Douglas in October 1995. As everybody know, MDC was taken over by Boeing on August 1st 1997 and the the aircraft was given the name 717-200. The above shown B717-2BD was the first delivered from Boeing, and it went to AirTran Airways on September 23rd 1999. Today it's one of around 50 B717-200 by AirTran Airways. Quite interesting is it that the eyebrow window in the cockpit has now been removed from new B717s.

Wingspan	28.4 m
Length	37.8 m
Height	8.9 m
Wing area	93.0 m²
Max t/o weight	- BGW 49,895-53,524 kg - HGW 54,884 kg
Cruising speed	810 km/h (438 kt)
Service ceiling	39,000 ft
Fuel capacity	- BGW 13.90 m³ - HGW 16.67 m³
Range	- BGW 2,545 km (1,375 nm) - HGW 3,350 km (1,812 nm)
Power	- BGW 2x 82.3 kN BMW RollsRoyce BR715-A1-30 - HGW 2x 93.4 kN - BMW RollsRoyce BR715-C1-30
Passenger cabin	106 two class / 117 single class
Cargo capasity	- BGW 26.5 m³ - HGW 20.7 m³

Chronology

First order	19 October 1995
Rollout	10 June 1998
First flight	2 September 1998
Certification	1 September 1999
First delivery	23 September 1999
In service	12 October 1999
First airline	Airtran Airways

Photo: Andreas Mowinckel

Photo: Nils Mosberg

Boeing 717-200s from:
Airpics.com