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McDonnell Douglas DC-10
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McDonnell Douglas KC-10A Extender
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| Quick facts | ||
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas | McDonnell Douglas |
| Type | Wide-body airliners | Aerial refuelling tankers |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States | 🇺🇸 United States |
| First flight | 1970 | 1980 |
| Status | In service | Retired |
| Units built | 386 | 60 |
| Unit cost | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 55.50 m | 55.35 m |
| Wingspan | 50.40 m | 50.41 m |
| Height | 17.70 m | 17.40 m |
| Wing area | 367.7 m² | 367.7 m² |
| Weights & fuel | ||
| Empty weight | 120,742 kg | 109,328 kg |
| Max. take-off weight | 259,459 kg | 267,620 kg |
| Fuel capacity | 138,165 L | 202,000 L |
| Performance | ||
| Max. speed | — | 996 km/h |
| Cruise speed | 908 km/h | 908 km/h |
| Max. Mach | Mach 0.88 | — |
| Range | 9,600 km | 7,030 km |
| Ferry range | — | 18,500 km |
| Service ceiling | 12,800 m | 12,700 m |
| Crew & capacity | ||
| Crew | 3 | 4 |
| Seats (typical) | 270 | — |
| Seats (max.) | 380 | — |
| Cargo capacity | — | 76,560 kg |
| Powerplant | ||
| Engines | 3 | 3 |
| Engine type | — | — |
| Engine model | General Electric CF6-50C | General Electric CF6-50C2 |
| Thrust (each) | 227.0 kN | 233.5 kN |
At a glance
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.