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How the MD-90-30 fits into the MD-90 story

MD-90-30 is a retired member of the McDonnell Douglas MD-90 family, known for the principal production branch and the clearest expression of the family’s higher-thrust update.

The MD-90-30 earned a distinct place in the McDonnell Douglas MD-90 family story through its engines, seating, range, service entry, and the missions operators chose it to fly.

Service entry

1995

Seating

153 to 172

Range

2,455 nm

Variant history

Why it branches from the family

The MD-90-30 stands out within the McDonnell Douglas MD-90 family because it captures the principal production branch and the clearest expression of the family’s higher-thrust update.

It entered service in 1995 with IAE V2500 engines, typical seating for 153 to 172, and published range of about 2,455 nautical miles.

Fact rows

Reference snapshot

ICAO designator
MD90
Designator references
Engines
IAE V2500
Type data
Service entry
1995
Operator records
Typical seating
153 to 172
Operator layouts
Range
2,455 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.