Douglas Twinjets: DC-9, MD-80, MD-90 and 717 (Crowood Aviation Series) [Hardcover]

Thomas Becher (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 3, 2002 | Series: Crowood Aviation Series

The Douglas twinjet family, the DC-9, MD-80, MD-90, and Boeing 707, is beaten only by the Boeing 737 to the title of the most popular airliner ever. Thomas Becher describes the background, design, development and the use of these popular and easily recognizable aircraft, from their origins in the 1960s to the present. The story of the Douglass Twinjets is told here in full detail. Complete with detailed specs and photos.'

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The 37th in Crowood's Aviation Series.

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This is my second book in the Crowood Aviation Series after "Boeing 757 and 767," published in 1999. As an avid airliner enthusiast, I was fascinated by the contributions of the DC-9 family -- which brought the jet age to countless communities around the world. This book covers the history, design and development of this fine aircraft family, in an easy-to-read format loaded with photographs.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 200 pages
• Publisher: Crowood; First edition (October 3, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1861264461
• ISBN-13: 978-1861264466
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #108,830 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #33 in Books > Professional & Technical > Transportation > Aviation > Commercial
  • #59 in Books > Professional & Technical > Transportation > Aviation > Piloting & Flight Instruction

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The definitive work on the long-lived Douglas series, April 13, 2003

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Andy B "flight ops dude" (NYC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Douglas Twinjets: DC-9, MD-80, MD-90 and 717 (Crowood Aviation Series) (Hardcover)

I had high expectations for this book - as I would for any book that would damage my wallet by more than 40 dollars - and I must say that all of them were met.
This is the best book on the DC-9/MD-80/B717 series, period! From the background of DC and its legacy of successful (and not so sucessful) airliners to the decision and the development of the DC-9, from the discussion of the differences between the different series of the -9 to the development of the MD-80 series and the failure of the md-90 to the great comeback of MD-95 in the form of Boeing 717, the author presents the information in a well-written format that will be an enjoyable read to both industry professionals and aviation enthusiasts.
If you get excited at seeing the last of those old DC-9s still come to your local airport, you must have this book!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is it, May 3, 2007

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Michael Persico (Franklin Square, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Douglas Twinjets: DC-9, MD-80, MD-90 and 717 (Crowood Aviation Series) (Hardcover)

Being a captain on the md80 and looking for a book that explains the ins and outs of the aircraft I was totally amazed at the writtings inside. This is a great book.

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty awesome book!, August 2, 2010

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This review is from: Douglas Twinjets: DC-9, MD-80, MD-90 and 717 (Crowood Aviation Series) (Hardcover)

This is probably the most up to date MD-80/DC-9 book you're gonna find. Amazing content and a crash history including Alaska Flt 261. The book goes through all the DC-9/MD-80/MD-90/B-717 model aircraft. I was hoping for a really good cut-away diagram and some more pics that were in color. It's a big hard cover book and will be a hit with any MD fans. I know the price is steep, but it's really worth it provided the content that is given.