How the MD-88 fits into the MD-80 story
MD-88 is a partially retired member of the McDonnell Douglas MD-80 family, known for the later branch that stayed visible in U.S. fleets well into the 21st century.
The MD-88 earned a distinct place in the McDonnell Douglas MD-80 family story through its engines, seating, range, service entry, and the missions operators chose it to fly.
Service entry
1988
Seating
149 to 172
Range
2,550 nm
Variant history
Why it branches from the family
The MD-88 stands out within the McDonnell Douglas MD-80 family because it captures the later branch that stayed visible in U.S. fleets well into the 21st century.
It entered service in 1988 with JT8D-219 engines, typical seating for 149 to 172, and published range of about 2,550 nautical miles.
Fact rows
Reference snapshot
- ICAO designator
- MD88
- Designator references
- Engines
- JT8D-219
- Type data
- Service entry
- 1988
- Operator records
- Typical seating
- 149 to 172
- Operator layouts
- Range
- 2,550 nm
- Planning data
Return to the family page
Return to the family history for the wider program story, then compare this version with the other models that carried the design into different markets and missions.