Originally Posted by
Vito
The Mad Dog (MD-11) was nick-named "The Scud" (after the Scud missiles of Desert storm fame) when it was first introduced because after it was launched you never knew where it would land! You can have it! DC-8, now thats a real jet!
I disagree, after spending 5 years on stretch 8's and 12 years now on MD-11's with 9 years on the 757/767 in between, I can assure you the MD-11 is a very capable aircraft. Like the DC-8, it is very rewarding when flown properly.