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Boeing 717 Family

The Boeing 717 is the production identity of the MD-95, a compact rear-engined jet optimized for short and medium sectors where high cycle durability and quick turns matter.

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Overview

The Boeing 717 is the production identity of the MD-95, a compact rear-engined jet optimized for short and medium sectors where high cycle durability and quick turns matter.

Advantages

  • Strong short-haul economics in the right network.
  • Durable structure for frequent cycles.

Limitations

  • Limited family growth and small production base.
  • Rear-engine layout creates different maintenance access patterns.
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Identification

Key terms

Technical features

  • Connects model suffixes, airline maintenance strategy, and performance limits.
  • Important for aircraft identification and fleet comparison.

Advantages

  • Helps explain range, payload, noise, and fuel-burn differences.

Limitations

  • Public data may omit thrust derates or later engine swaps.
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Aircraft line

FamilyBoeing 717 Family

Explore models

717-200Engine family: BR715View entryBoeing 717-200Engine family: BR715View entry
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Technical notes

Technical notes

  • The aircraft retains the rear-mounted engine and T-tail lineage of the DC-9 and MD-80 family.
  • The main production model is the 717-200.
  • Its cabin size fits dense regional and short-haul trunk markets rather than long-range missions.
  • Major variants covered here: 717-200.
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Sources

Wikipedia: Boeing 717 Family