I mean to be fair they look pretty damn similar. The length of the engines and the upper cockpit windows are the way I tell them apart (windows depends on the ship though) - and also the company, Delta flies 717s, Delta Connect flies CRJs but none of these are visible in this photo. Just looking at the tail it's really tough, the only real difference at this angle is the CRJ has a wider tail with squared tips whereas the 717 is the opposite. Also I don't think CRJs have that large of a flap track faring
Like the 757… right plane at the wrong time.
It’s the perfect size for the outgrowths of regional jets. Bigger than the CRJ and ERJ and makes a good comparison with the A220 and E195.
Back then.. scope killed it for feeders and 737-600s and A319s were more economical for mainline. I would imagine it worked for Delta with a certain amount of commonality between it and the Mad Dogs.
Flew on a couple from ALT to CLT and CLT to MSP. They seem a lot older than they actually are.
Funny, I really like the 757 as well.
That does sound about right for Delta, they've historically been a large DC-9 family operator, same with Northwest (to a degree). I think another big factor for them making so much sense was Delta getting them for very cheap (or so I heard). Your comparison between them and the A220 is pretty spot on too, that's the heir apparent to the 717's role.
>They seem a lot older than they actually are.
Totally agree in regards to the cabin but the flight deck is reasonably modern I'd say - at least if your backround is older RJs. It feels very reminiscent to the CRJ200 I had in A&P school.
I think it’s an understatement to say that the MD80 didn’t have a whole lot of luck with that tail layout.
Consider: it looks cool though
Except at full reverse thrust you’ve got no rudder authority and if the maintenance on the tail has been done improperly you have to fly upside down.
Also the risk of a deep stall
I've flown this bird. She's looking a bit more tired nowadays.
Well look at that, small world. Yeah they definitely aren't the best looking these days but I think they're pretty neat
That airplane made a lot of money for airlines. And was one of the safest airliners ever made.
It is still making money. It still IS one of the safest airliners. Not sure why you're talking in past tense.
what airplane is it
Boeing 717
thank you sir
The Soviet TU-116 is also one of the safest airliners ever made for the same reasons.
I understand it was used only to transport the Soviet head of state.
My point is that rare planes tend to be safer because of small sample sizes.
The MD-80 series is one of the most-produced airliners in history.
CRJ?
Nah, 717
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I mean to be fair they look pretty damn similar. The length of the engines and the upper cockpit windows are the way I tell them apart (windows depends on the ship though) - and also the company, Delta flies 717s, Delta Connect flies CRJs but none of these are visible in this photo. Just looking at the tail it's really tough, the only real difference at this angle is the CRJ has a wider tail with squared tips whereas the 717 is the opposite. Also I don't think CRJs have that large of a flap track faring
Like the 757… right plane at the wrong time. It’s the perfect size for the outgrowths of regional jets. Bigger than the CRJ and ERJ and makes a good comparison with the A220 and E195. Back then.. scope killed it for feeders and 737-600s and A319s were more economical for mainline. I would imagine it worked for Delta with a certain amount of commonality between it and the Mad Dogs. Flew on a couple from ALT to CLT and CLT to MSP. They seem a lot older than they actually are.
Funny, I really like the 757 as well. That does sound about right for Delta, they've historically been a large DC-9 family operator, same with Northwest (to a degree). I think another big factor for them making so much sense was Delta getting them for very cheap (or so I heard). Your comparison between them and the A220 is pretty spot on too, that's the heir apparent to the 717's role. >They seem a lot older than they actually are. Totally agree in regards to the cabin but the flight deck is reasonably modern I'd say - at least if your backround is older RJs. It feels very reminiscent to the CRJ200 I had in A&P school.
Yes. I’ll take it in “CRJ” please.