The McDonnell Douglas MD-11 had her first flight on January 10 1990. it was developed on the DC-10. the engines to choose from were the Pratt & Whitney PW4460 or the PW4462 and the General Electric GE CF6-80 C2 or the GE CF6-82 C2. MD discussed with Rolls Royce in the development time of the MD-11, if they could put Rolls Royce Trent 700 on the MD-11. but they never brought it to reality. also, MD discussed with Airbus if they could fit A330 wings on the MD-11. but this project also was never realised , so MD had to develop their own wings for their MD-11. MD couldn’t make the MD-11 wings that wide, because the factory hall in Long Beach, California was too small. as the end result the wings had to be smaller and the MD-11 has to fly faster. as an example the landing speed of a Boeing 777 is around 140 kts and the landing speed of a MD-11 is around 160 kts. the problem was Passenger Tri-Jets already were a bit out of fashion in the later 90s already because the new 777 is more efficient bigger and quieter. the major diffrence are that the 777 only has 2 engines and the MD-11 has 3. the 777 rolled out in 1994. as the 777 appeared, you could slowly see the MD-11 disappear . Especially at the major North American airlines like American and Delta. only 200 MD-11s were built in the production time between 1991 and 2001. this was of course far below the expectations of MD. and they already built the last passenger MD-11 in 1997. in the same year McDonnell Douglas was bought by Boeing. You can even see the match between the MD and the Boeing logo. Boeing didn’t planned to continue the MD-11 even already because the own product range. But the MD-11 is still going strong, with around a 100 registered as active today. and she is incredibly safe. nearly all crashes were pilot mistakes, except Swissair 111 because Swissair built in an entertainment system that was not certified by MD. The MD-11 will be loved forever by aviation enthusiasts around the world. It’s and absolute masterpiece of engineering. the unique design, the sound, its just amazing!
This video got me. I used to work in that aircraft every Tuesday in Charleston Int. Airport, SC, during two years. Whou..! many memories Thanks for posting this images. THis is a giant of the skies, a beauty, and a great airplane. Thanks
Nice! I used to watch Flightlevel350 everyday around 2004/2006 seeking for new videos, until RUclips appeared.. then, I started to upload my videos as well. Through your channel I learned that I was not the only one filming takeoffs and landings and enjoying watching them again :). Great job!!
i had also searched for this video for a couple of years. Enjoyed the sound and exhaust of this md11. Also was impressed with traffic control exchange. thank you for re posting.
I did watch your videos on FL350, now they're avalaible here, and there is still your sounding signature, music to my ears, and lot of great moments when watching to these high quality-filmed videos. . thansk for sharing. salutations from Canada
Hello simon !! Just wanted to let you know that i have always enjoyed ur videos and do keep up the great work mate ! Love from an avid plane watcher from India
My buddies always ask me.. Dude, why don't you like hotrods and race cars....? Because they don't sound anything like the amazing sound of a jet engine...
Aircraft: McDonald Douglas MD-11 30, Location: Manchester Airport, Date: 18/7/2007, Airline: World Airways, Route: Manchester-Minneapolis, Camera: Dolby digital plus camcorder
I've been fascinated by jets for over 25 years, I became an engineer and have been for 15 years. I understand the engineering of engine number 3 and know it all works and what not. But, part of me still cant help but scream "WHY THE HELL DO YOU WANT TO PUT AN ENGINE THERE!?!?!" I think Soux City was enough to prove it's a bad idea.
+MPAH1981 Didn't need four, so there was only one place to put the third. Three engines gave better overseas routes, compared to two back then. It was a good setup for many aircraft, including the 727, L-1011, Tu-154 and others. I was always curious about the rudder response. Not a lot of usable vertical stabilizer and rudder but I guess it worked.
Pete Watson I liked the 727, it was kind of all molded in, it looked very secure. This however looks like trying to balance a hunk of bright bar on the edge of a piece of paper! But yes they did work.
+MPAH1981 Actually, quite the piece of engineering, when you consider the amount of thrust, reverse thrust and side loads the V stabilizer is subjected to with that heavy engine as a stressed part.
@@superskullmaster Bully the engineering guy above why don't you who did not know that it was #2, and not #3. Your correction is correct, however, to say the rest to him is being well...
kestrel was the callsign airtours which then changed to mytravel and now thomas cook. also chartered flights handled by them (other airlines incvlusive) may use it too despite the type of aircraft from another company. leasing, codeshares and ACMI can also be the cause of using the callsign of other airlines. depends on who operates the aircraft. 😀
+Bigalinjapan Just to provide that angle of thrust. Something to do with the MD-11's take of angle I think. Sorry I cant give you a definitive answer, just an enthusiast grabbing from memory.
Engine #2 in the tail is tilted down for sure. However, just about every rear engine mounted commercial aircraft that was, and is currently still in-service pretty much has the same configuration. Check out the rear mounted engines on the DC-10, MD-88, MD-90, and the MD-95, (now called the Boeing 717). Delta still flies them today for just a little bit longer as they are being phased out as well. They all have real mounted engines and they all tilt ever so slightly back. I think, (but I do not truly know) it has something to do with optimal air intake for engine response and spool up at the "angle of attack" when they need it most. Just a guess. With the Lockheed L-1011, that triple did not look like that with its "S" shaped intake, and engines #1, and #3 were wing mounted. Even the Boeing 727's side mounted rear engines were in that configuration so I assume it was not just a Mc Donnell Douglas engineering feat, but it just made some type of engineering sense. Just my two cents.
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Best looking jet ever made!
Nothing cooler than an md11.
Perfect start to the day. A mug of tea, a digestive biccie and a Simon Lowe video!.........that MD-11 smokes a bit...lovely!
I need a translator
Watching this in 2024, used to see these birds everyday. Beautiful.
Excellent quality for 2007 and great camera work!
Spectacular smoky takeoff, wish I could see this bird once in my life..
+Pulkovospotter thank you!
The MD's were always blessed with tons and tons of power!
they did have an extra engine it didn't really need :P
No mistaking that spool up sound! Martinair still have two of these working, but not for much longer.
The McDonnell Douglas MD-11 had her first flight on January 10 1990. it was developed on the DC-10. the engines to choose from were the Pratt & Whitney PW4460 or the PW4462 and the General Electric GE CF6-80 C2 or the GE CF6-82 C2. MD discussed with Rolls Royce in the development time of the MD-11, if they could put Rolls Royce Trent 700 on the MD-11. but they never brought it to reality. also, MD discussed with Airbus if they could fit A330 wings on the MD-11. but this project also was never realised , so MD had to develop their own wings for their MD-11. MD couldn’t make the MD-11 wings that wide, because the factory hall in Long Beach, California was too small. as the end result the wings had to be smaller and the MD-11 has to fly faster. as an example the landing speed of a Boeing 777 is around 140 kts and the landing speed of a MD-11 is around 160 kts. the problem was Passenger Tri-Jets already were a bit out of fashion in the later 90s already because the new 777 is more efficient bigger and quieter. the major diffrence are that the 777 only has 2 engines and the MD-11 has 3. the 777 rolled out in 1994. as the 777 appeared, you could slowly see the MD-11 disappear . Especially at the major North American airlines like American and Delta. only 200 MD-11s were built in the production time between 1991 and 2001. this was of course far below the expectations of MD. and they already built the last passenger MD-11 in 1997. in the same year McDonnell Douglas was bought by Boeing. You can even see the match between the MD and the Boeing logo. Boeing didn’t planned to continue the MD-11 even already because the own product range. But the MD-11 is still going strong, with around a 100 registered as active today. and she is incredibly safe. nearly all crashes were pilot mistakes, except Swissair 111 because Swissair built in an entertainment system that was not certified by MD. The MD-11 will be loved forever by aviation enthusiasts around the world. It’s and absolute masterpiece of engineering. the unique design, the sound, its just amazing!
This video got me. I used to work in that aircraft every Tuesday in Charleston Int. Airport, SC, during two years. Whou..! many memories Thanks for posting this images. THis is a giant of the skies, a beauty, and a great airplane. Thanks
I remember taking this bird each time i was deployed to new duty station overseas. and most deployments.
Nice! I used to watch Flightlevel350 everyday around 2004/2006 seeking for new videos, until RUclips appeared.. then, I started to upload my videos as well. Through your channel I learned that I was not the only one filming takeoffs and landings and enjoying watching them again :). Great job!!
Excellent sound, amazing close-up view, very enjoyable to watch.
World Airways and the MD-11 my rides to and from Iraq 2003-04
Jason Dolder It was also my ride to see my dad come out of Iraq around 2006 or 2007.
took me to Korea :)
you rock
One of my favorite videos ! Thanks for uploading again.
What a amazing Bird!
(November 271 Whisky Alfa) I still remember the serial number of this DC10!!When I was used to report departure times to TACC in in the USA.
i had also searched for this video for a couple of years. Enjoyed the sound and exhaust of this md11. Also was impressed with traffic control exchange. thank you for re posting.
Thanks for your comment Peter. Regards.
Superb quality footage Simon, and great sound. I do like MD11, DC10 and L1011 three-holers... Memories!
Awwww brilliant video. So many memories from those old Liveries!
I’ve been looking for this video! Cheers for uploading again.
I did watch your videos on FL350, now they're avalaible here, and there is still your sounding signature, music to my ears, and lot of great moments when watching to these high quality-filmed videos. . thansk for sharing. salutations from Canada
+superality Thank you, I'm glad you found me here on YT!
Lovely aircraft, flew on one from Melbourne to Denpasar years ago
I was a Sr. FA on WOA and traveled to 26 countries over 5 continents while flying. This brings back so many wonderful memories
Just what I wanted to see first thing this morning :) Thanks for sharing :)
i was going to say this is an old video with the BMI A330 and the Mytravel aircraft great video
Great catch Simon! Not a common sight in Singapore but quite an interesting jet to me. It still feels quite weird to see an engine on the tail!
Great work, Simon
First Choice, MyTravel, XL, BMI! So mnay memories!
yass
Really nice video, mytravel still kicking around then too!
one of my favorite video from simon! Thanks for re- uploading!
Thanks Sascha!
@@SimonLoweAviation , your welcome.
MD-11 was manufactured by Douglas. It was first received in the late 1980s by the DC-10.
Good old days! Still in love with the trijet
So much more interesting to look at than a plain Jane twin.
This dude knows how to film and edit. You sir are awesome.
Thanks for your comment slooob23. It means a lot!
Awesome MD-11👍✈️
Hello simon !! Just wanted to let you know that i have always enjoyed ur videos and do keep up the great work mate !
Love from an avid plane watcher from India
Thanks for your nice comment, it means a lot. Regards!
...great!
Thank you very much!
must have been chartered out for MyTravel at the time. Great sound and rocket departure.
loved ALL that smoke from the engines
Thank you
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nice catch !!!
One of the 3 World Airlines MD-11 took my happy butt to Korea for my overseas duty, wonder if it was this one?
Nice Video Bud.
My buddies always ask me.. Dude, why don't you like hotrods and race cars....?
Because they don't sound anything like the amazing sound of a jet engine...
Very nice.
Is this video remastered Video of MD-11
And i love these Three PW Engines 2:19
Lovely aircraft!!!
+Simon pYUL I agree!
My travel! miss seeing them
Me too. Love that paint job.
Come back :D, i'm searching this video
Love this plane
What route did that world MD-11 take
Amazing company with so much history taken down by corporate greed
Aircraft: McDonald Douglas MD-11 30, Location: Manchester Airport, Date: 18/7/2007, Airline: World Airways, Route: Manchester-Minneapolis, Camera: Dolby digital plus camcorder
Thank you...
I've been fascinated by jets for over 25 years, I became an engineer and have been for 15 years. I understand the engineering of engine number 3 and know it all works and what not. But, part of me still cant help but scream "WHY THE HELL DO YOU WANT TO PUT AN ENGINE THERE!?!?!" I think Soux City was enough to prove it's a bad idea.
+MPAH1981 Didn't need four, so there was only one place to put the third. Three engines gave better overseas routes, compared to two back then. It was a good setup for many aircraft, including the 727, L-1011, Tu-154 and others. I was always curious about the rudder response. Not a lot of usable vertical stabilizer and rudder but I guess it worked.
Pete Watson
I liked the 727, it was kind of all molded in, it looked very secure. This however looks like trying to balance a hunk of bright bar on the edge of a piece of paper! But yes they did work.
+MPAH1981 Actually, quite the piece of engineering, when you consider the amount of thrust, reverse thrust and side loads the V stabilizer is subjected to with that heavy engine as a stressed part.
MPAH1981 actually the engine in the tail is engine number 2 so, your engineering background has failed you.
@@superskullmaster Bully the engineering guy above why don't you who did not know that it was #2, and not #3. Your correction is correct, however, to say the rest to him is being well...
Wow look at engine no. 2 😳 2:25
love those old planes wish were still in sevice
Hell yeah!!!
Where was that going ??charter for a cruise liner u guess
The days of my travel
i believe the last MD11 that Boeing manufactured was delivered to World.
No, that was an MD-11F that was delivered to Lufthansa Cargo.
It looks like a 727 with all the smoke! Must have sat for awhile. I love it! Screw the EPA anyway!
Big smoke
Why are they using Kestrel. Isn't that Thomas cook's call sign?
kestrel was the callsign airtours which then changed to mytravel and now thomas cook. also chartered flights handled by them (other airlines incvlusive) may use it too despite the type of aircraft from another company. leasing, codeshares and ACMI can also be the cause of using the callsign of other airlines. depends on who operates the aircraft. 😀
Does anyone know why the center engine exhaust is slightly tilted downwards?
+Bigalinjapan Just to provide that angle of thrust. Something to do with the MD-11's take of angle I think. Sorry I cant give you a definitive answer, just an enthusiast grabbing from memory.
Because that's the way the engine is tilted.
Engine #2 in the tail is tilted down for sure. However, just about every rear engine mounted commercial aircraft that was, and is currently still in-service pretty much has the same configuration. Check out the rear mounted engines on the DC-10, MD-88, MD-90, and the MD-95, (now called the Boeing 717). Delta still flies them today for just a little bit longer as they are being phased out as well. They all have real mounted engines and they all tilt ever so slightly back. I think, (but I do not truly know) it has something to do with optimal air intake for engine response and spool up at the "angle of attack" when they need it most. Just a guess.
With the Lockheed L-1011, that triple did not look like that with its "S" shaped intake, and engines #1, and #3 were wing mounted.
Even the Boeing 727's side mounted rear engines were in that configuration so I assume it was not just a Mc Donnell Douglas engineering feat, but it just made some type of engineering sense. Just my two cents.
That middle engine so looks like it was stuck on at the last minute to meet a spec. Just doesn't look safe.
Where is it ?
+Ben Barbe It's been in storage for about two years now. Not an efficient aircraft in today's world.
Show.
I want a md-11 the best plane ever made i also like the dc-10 and Boeing 767 and the a340
that's when a plane was a plane
What is World Airways? Never heard of them.
Government contract airline
Lucky bird @3:15 LOL.
Moaaaaarrrr!
I think the aircraft is lightweight
I miss world flying all over the middle east . Miss the smell of jet fuel
No more Md 11.
McDonald Douglas MD-11 of World Airways....
Thank you...
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Flown this MD-11 so many times going back and forth deployment after deployment after deployment after deployment to Iraq 🤦♂️
She is burning a little bit of oil.
yes #2
I flew this airplane.....it eventually crashed
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