Boeing

Boeing 717-200

717 B712 Out of Production

Conceived as the McDonnell Douglas MD-95 and rebranded once Boeing absorbed that firm, the 717-200 reached the air in 1998 as a compact twinjet for short sectors. Two Rolls-Royce BR715 engines drive a five-abreast cabin seating about 106, expandable to 134, across ranges of some 2,645 km. At 37.81 metres long and 28.45 metres in span, it cruises close to 811 km/h. Delta Air Lines turned the model into a short-haul mainstay, valuing its brisk turnarounds and comfortable coach layout. Boeing ended the line, though many airframes keep flying. The jet answers to ICAO code B712 and IATA code 717.

Dimensions

Length: 37,81 m
Wingspan: 28,45 m
Height: 8,92 m
Cabin Width: 3,14 m

Performance

Range: 2 645 km
Cruise Speed: 811 km/h
Max Speed: 811 km/h
Service Ceiling: 11 280 m
Category: short-haul

Capacity

Typical Seats: 106
Max Seats: 134
Cargo Volume: 18,00 m³
Size: narrow-body

Engines

Count: 2
Type: Turbofan
Model: Rolls-Royce BR715

Airlines (1)

Delta Air Lines 22

Engine Profiles

Rolls-Royce BR715

About Boeing 717-200

Originalmente el McDonnell Douglas MD-95, renombrado tras la fusión con Boeing. El 717 es un favorito de Delta Air Lines para rutas domésticas de corta distancia, apreciado por su distribución de asientos 2-3 y rápida rotación.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Boeing 717-200 typically seats 117 passengers in a two-class configuration. In a single-class layout favored by some operators, it can carry up to 134 passengers. The cabin is 3.15 m wide with a 2-3 seating arrangement. The aircraft was originally designated the McDonnell Douglas MD-95 before Boeing acquired McDonnell Douglas in 1997.

The Boeing 717-200 has a maximum range of approximately 3,815 km (2,060 nautical miles). This range makes it suitable for short to medium-haul domestic routes. The aircraft is powered by two Rolls-Royce BR715 turbofan engines mounted on the rear fuselage, each delivering 93.4 kN of thrust. The BR715 was developed specifically for the 717 and is not used on any other aircraft type.

The 717-200 seats more passengers (117 vs 100 in two-class) and has a wider cabin. Both are positioned between regional jets and mainline narrowbodies. The E190 has a newer design with better fuel efficiency and the popular 2-2 no-middle-seat cabin. The 717's rear-mounted engines provide a quieter cabin in the forward sections, which some airlines used for premium cabins. The E190 has sold significantly more units.

The 717-200 has a distinctive T-tail with two rear-mounted Rolls-Royce BR715 engines, giving it a clean-wing appearance. Its rounded nose and short, stubby fuselage distinguish it from the longer DC-9 and MD-80 family from which it evolved. The aircraft is 37.8 m long with a relatively wide fuselage for its rear-engine configuration. The five-abreast seating and overall proportions make it look like a scaled-down airliner rather than a large regional jet.

Production of the 717-200 ended in 2006 after 156 deliveries, making it the last aircraft in the DC-9/MD-80 lineage. Delta Air Lines is by far the largest operator with approximately 90 aircraft, having acquired many from Southwest Airlines (which inherited them from AirTran Airways). Hawaiian Airlines and QantasLink have also operated the type. The 717 is expected to remain in Delta's fleet until the late 2020s, when it will likely be replaced by Airbus A220-300s.