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McDonnell Douglas KC-10A Extender
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Ilyushin Il-78 Midas
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| Quick facts | ||
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas | Ilyushin |
| Type | Aerial refuelling tankers | Aerial refuelling tankers |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| First flight | 1980 | 1983 |
| Status | Retired | In service |
| Units built | 60 | — |
| Unit cost | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 55.35 m | 46.59 m |
| Wingspan | 50.41 m | 50.50 m |
| Height | 17.40 m | 14.76 m |
| Wing area | 367.7 m² | 300.0 m² |
| Weights & fuel | ||
| Empty weight | 109,328 kg | — |
| Max. take-off weight | 267,620 kg | 210,000 kg |
| Fuel capacity | 202,000 L | — |
| Performance | ||
| Max. speed | 996 km/h | 850 km/h |
| Cruise speed | 908 km/h | — |
| Range | 7,030 km | 7,300 km |
| Ferry range | 18,500 km | — |
| Service ceiling | 12,700 m | 12,000 m |
| Crew & capacity | ||
| Crew | 4 | 6 |
| Cargo capacity | 76,560 kg | — |
| Powerplant | ||
| Engines | 3 | 4 |
| Engine type | — | — |
| Engine model | General Electric CF6-50C2 | Soloviev D-30KP-2 |
| Thrust (each) | 233.5 kN | 117.7 kN |
At a glance
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.