Overview
The DC-10 was a wide-body trijet with one engine under each wing and a third mounted high in the tail fin. It entered service with American Airlines in 1971 and competed directly with the Lockheed TriStar.
Early cargo-door problems and a 1979 crash in Chicago hurt its reputation, but the type went on to serve reliably for decades. The US Air Force flew the KC-10 Extender tanker version, and converted DC-10s still fight wildfires as air tankers. Specifications are for the long-range DC-10-30.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 55.50 m |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 50.40 m |
| Height | 17.70 m |
| Wing area | 367.7 m² |
Weights & fuel
| Empty weight | 120,742 kg |
|---|---|
| Max. take-off weight | 259,459 kg |
| Fuel capacity | 138,165 L |
Performance
| Cruise speed | 908 km/h |
|---|---|
| Max. Mach | Mach 0.88 |
| Range | 9,600 km |
| Service ceiling | 12,800 m |
Crew & capacity
| Crew | 3 |
|---|---|
| Seats (typical) | 270 |
| Seats (max.) | 380 |
Powerplant
| Engines | 3 |
|---|---|
| Engine model | General Electric CF6-50C |
| Thrust (each) | 227.0 kN |
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
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