in early 1994, the md-95 re-emerged as similar to the dc-9-30, its specified weight, dimensions, and fuel capacity being almost identical. major changes included a fuselage "shrink" back to length (same as the dc-9-30), and the reversion to the original dc-9 wingspan of . at this time, mcdonnell douglas said that it expected the md-95 to become a family of aircraft with the capability of increased range and seating capacity. the md-95 was developed to satisfy the market need to replace early dc-9s, then approaching 30 years old. the md-95 was a complete overhaul, going back to the original dc-9-30 design and applying new engines, cockpit and other more modern systems.