Aircraft Slang Names
Hi all
Over the years, I've heard several slang terms for different aircraft types, I'm not sure whether these names are limited to the enthusiast community or if they get used by the industry as well? I'd like to compile a list, here are the ones I'm aware of, feel free to throw some others in to the mix:
Boeing 737 "pig"
McDonnell Douglas MD-11 (and / or DC-10) "scud"
Embraer ERJ-135/140/145 "Jungle Jet" (also heard "bullet" and "dart")
Boeing 747 "lump"
Airbus A380 "whale"
McDonnell Douglas MD-80 (and / or DC-9) "mad dog"
anything with a CFM engine "hair dryer"
Don't know the stories behind some of these nicknames or if I'm spelling some of them correct, but I find these names quite fascinating and would like to learn more about them!