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McDonnell Douglas KC-10A Extender
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McDonnell Douglas MD-11
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| Quick facts | ||
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas | McDonnell Douglas |
| Type | Aerial refuelling tankers | Wide-body airliners |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States | 🇺🇸 United States |
| First flight | 1980 | 1990 |
| Status | Retired | In service |
| Units built | 60 | 200 |
| Unit cost | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 55.35 m | 61.62 m |
| Wingspan | 50.41 m | 51.97 m |
| Height | 17.40 m | 17.60 m |
| Wing area | 367.7 m² | 338.9 m² |
| Weights & fuel | ||
| Empty weight | 109,328 kg | 128,808 kg |
| Max. take-off weight | 267,620 kg | 285,990 kg |
| Fuel capacity | 202,000 L | 146,174 L |
| Performance | ||
| Max. speed | 996 km/h | — |
| Cruise speed | 908 km/h | 876 km/h |
| Max. Mach | — | Mach 0.88 |
| Range | 7,030 km | 12,455 km |
| Ferry range | 18,500 km | — |
| Service ceiling | 12,700 m | 13,100 m |
| Crew & capacity | ||
| Crew | 4 | 2 |
| Seats (typical) | — | 323 |
| Seats (max.) | — | 410 |
| Cargo capacity | 76,560 kg | — |
| Powerplant | ||
| Engines | 3 | 3 |
| Engine type | — | — |
| Engine model | General Electric CF6-50C2 | GE CF6-80C2 or Pratt & Whitney PW4460 |
| Thrust (each) | 233.5 kN | 274.0 kN |
At a glance
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.