About the McDonnell Douglas MD-11
McDonnell Douglas developed the MD-11 from the DC-10. Boeing describes a fuselage about 18.6 feet longer, winglets and changes to the tail and wing.
Seating capacity
KLM published a 285-seat configuration for its Miami service, with 24 World Business Class seats, 38 Economy Comfort seats and 223 Economy seats. This was one airline’s layout.
Cabin layout
The passenger MD-11 had two aisles. Boeing’s historical drawings show different seating arrangements by cabin class. In the combi version, passengers and freight could share the main deck in separate sections.
How to recognize a McDonnell Douglas MD-11
Look for one engine at the base of the vertical tail, two beneath the wings and winglets at the tips. The longer fuselage also helps distinguish it from a DC-10.
Variants and related aircraft
Boeing describes passenger, freighter, convertible and combi versions. The FAA gives the MD-11 its own type code, MD11.
Frequently asked questions
How many seats did a McDonnell Douglas MD-11 have?
KLM published a 285-seat passenger layout. The number depended on the operator’s interior and whether the aircraft carried passengers or freight.
What is the radar code for the McDonnell Douglas MD-11?
The FAA lists the MD-11 under MD11. The earlier DC-10 and the MD-10 use DC10.