The story
When Boeing acquired McDonnell Douglas in 1997, the MD-95 was already in development, so Boeing renamed it the 717 and built 156 of them. Twin Rolls-Royce engines mounted on the rear, T-tail, the unmistakable DC-9 family silhouette. Delta flies the largest fleet.
The 156th and final 717 rolled off the Long Beach line in April 2006 for AirTran, which had also been its launch customer.
Quick answers
How do you identify a Boeing 717-200?
T-tail, two engines on the rear fuselage and a five-abreast cabin. Shorter and stubbier than an MD-80, with fatter, rounder engine nacelles than the MD-80's slim JT8Ds.
What does a Boeing 717-200 sound like?
Two tail-mounted Rolls-Royce BR715 turbofans: a smooth, modern whine, and a quiet cabin up front with the engines behind you.
How fast is the Boeing 717-200?
Top speed is Mach 0.82.
How many passengers does the Boeing 717-200 carry?
Up to 117. A typical layout is 106 (2-class).
How far can the Boeing 717-200 fly?
Range is about 1,430 nmi.
How big is the Boeing 717-200?
It is 124 ft 0 in long and 93 ft 4 in across the wings.
When did the Boeing 717-200 first fly?
Its first flight was in 1998.
How many Boeing 717-200s have been built?
156 built.
How rare is a Boeing 717-200 in Bogey?
COMMON. Everyday traffic. You will catch plenty of these, and every first catch still counts. Your first Boeing 717-200 catch is worth 25 points.
