McDonnell Douglas MD-80 vs Boeing 737-200 vs COMAC ARJ21
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McDonnell Douglas MD-80 vs Boeing 737-200 vs COMAC ARJ21

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Basic Information Comparison

Performance Comparison

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 📖
    Unique historical or technical fact about the aircraft
    McDonnell Douglas MD-80
    • Known as the 'Mad Dog'
    Boeing 737-200
    • Can operate from gravel runways
    COMAC ARJ21
    • First modern Chinese commercial jet

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the aircraft
    McDonnell Douglas MD-80
    • The plane that thinks it's a vacuum cleaner
    Boeing 737-200
    • Nicknamed the 'Guppy' for its short chunky appearance
    COMAC ARJ21
    • Great Wall of Aviation

Specifications Comparison

General Comparison

Features Comparison

  • Known For 💡
    Distinctive characteristic or notable feature of the aircraft
    McDonnell Douglas MD-80
    • Rear-Mounted Engines
      McDonnell Douglas MD-80 is known for Rear-Mounted Engines.
    Boeing 737-200
    • Durability
      Boeing 737-200 is known for Durability.
    COMAC ARJ21
    • Chinese Aviation Entry
      COMAC ARJ21 is known for Chinese Aviation Entry.

  • Pros ➕
    Key advantages and strong points of the aircraft
    McDonnell Douglas MD-80
    • Reliable Operation
    • Low Acquisition Cost
      Aircraft available at competitive initial purchase prices
    • Proven Design
      Aircraft with established reliability and performance record
    Boeing 737-200
    • Proven Design
      Aircraft with established reliability and performance record
    • Low Operating Cost
    • Simple Systems
    COMAC ARJ21
    • Low Acquisition Cost
      Aircraft available at competitive initial purchase prices
    • Domestic Support

  • Cons ➖
    Main disadvantages or limitations of the aircraft
    McDonnell Douglas MD-80
    Boeing 737-200
    • Noisy
    • Higher Fuel Consumption
    COMAC ARJ21

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to McDonnell Douglas MD-80
Boeing 737-300
Known for Reliability
🔧 is more reliable than McDonnell Douglas MD-80
🌍 flies longer than McDonnell Douglas MD-80
🛡 is safer than McDonnell Douglas MD-80
⏳ is more durable than McDonnell Douglas MD-80
⭐ is better overall than McDonnell Douglas MD-80
Boeing 717-200
Known for Reliability
🔧 is more reliable than McDonnell Douglas MD-80
🌍 flies longer than McDonnell Douglas MD-80
⛽ is more fuel efficient than McDonnell Douglas MD-80
💱 is more comfortable than McDonnell Douglas MD-80
🛡 is safer than McDonnell Douglas MD-80
⏳ is more durable than McDonnell Douglas MD-80
⭐ is better overall than McDonnell Douglas MD-80
Boeing 737-700
Known for Reliability,Versatility
🔧 is more reliable than McDonnell Douglas MD-80
🌍 flies longer than McDonnell Douglas MD-80
⛽ is more fuel efficient than McDonnell Douglas MD-80
🚀 flies higher than McDonnell Douglas MD-80
💱 is more comfortable than McDonnell Douglas MD-80
🛡 is safer than McDonnell Douglas MD-80
⏳ is more durable than McDonnell Douglas MD-80
⭐ is better overall than McDonnell Douglas MD-80
McDonnell Douglas DC-9
Known for Reliability
🌍 flies longer than McDonnell Douglas MD-80
⏳ is more durable than McDonnell Douglas MD-80
McDonnell Douglas MD-90
Known for Fuel Efficiency
🔧 is more reliable than McDonnell Douglas MD-80
🌍 flies longer than McDonnell Douglas MD-80
💱 is more comfortable than McDonnell Douglas MD-80
🛡 is safer than McDonnell Douglas MD-80
⏳ is more durable than McDonnell Douglas MD-80
⭐ is better overall than McDonnell Douglas MD-80
Boeing 737-900ER
Known for Reliability,Versatility
🔧 is more reliable than McDonnell Douglas MD-80
👥 has more seats than McDonnell Douglas MD-80
🌍 flies longer than McDonnell Douglas MD-80
⛽ is more fuel efficient than McDonnell Douglas MD-80
🚀 flies higher than McDonnell Douglas MD-80
💱 is more comfortable than McDonnell Douglas MD-80
🛡 is safer than McDonnell Douglas MD-80
⏳ is more durable than McDonnell Douglas MD-80
⭐ is better overall than McDonnell Douglas MD-80
Boeing 737 MAX
Known for Controversial History
👥 has more seats than McDonnell Douglas MD-80
🌍 flies longer than McDonnell Douglas MD-80
⛽ is more fuel efficient than McDonnell Douglas MD-80
🚀 flies higher than McDonnell Douglas MD-80
💱 is more comfortable than McDonnell Douglas MD-80
⏳ is more durable than McDonnell Douglas MD-80
⭐ is better overall than McDonnell Douglas MD-80
Boeing 777-300ER
Known for Reliability Record
🔧 is more reliable than McDonnell Douglas MD-80
👥 has more seats than McDonnell Douglas MD-80
🌍 flies longer than McDonnell Douglas MD-80
⛽ is more fuel efficient than McDonnell Douglas MD-80
🚀 flies higher than McDonnell Douglas MD-80
💱 is more comfortable than McDonnell Douglas MD-80
🛡 is safer than McDonnell Douglas MD-80
⏳ is more durable than McDonnell Douglas MD-80
⭐ is better overall than McDonnell Douglas MD-80
Boeing 707-320B
Known for First Successful Commercial Jet
👥 has more seats than McDonnell Douglas MD-80
🌍 flies longer than McDonnell Douglas MD-80
🚀 flies higher than McDonnell Douglas MD-80
Boeing 797
Known for Market Flexibility,Operating Economics
🔧 is more reliable than McDonnell Douglas MD-80
👥 has more seats than McDonnell Douglas MD-80
🌍 flies longer than McDonnell Douglas MD-80
⛽ is more fuel efficient than McDonnell Douglas MD-80
🚀 flies higher than McDonnell Douglas MD-80
💱 is more comfortable than McDonnell Douglas MD-80
🛡 is safer than McDonnell Douglas MD-80
⏳ is more durable than McDonnell Douglas MD-80
⭐ is better overall than McDonnell Douglas MD-80