A321 vs DC-10
Overview
The A321 and the DC-10 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and McDonnell Douglas respectively.
Top speed is 871 km/h for the A321 vs 1,052 km/h for the DC-10. The A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 9,600 km for the DC-10. The DC-10 operates at altitudes up to 12,802 m compared to 12,000 m for the A321. At 263,083 kg MTOW, the DC-10 is 3.4x the A321's 78,000 kg.
The A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 386 for the DC-10. Unit cost is $120M for the A321 vs $20M for the DC-10. The DC-10 first flew 17 years before the A321 (1970 vs 1987).
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| Origin country | 🇪🇺 Europe |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Airbus |
| First flight | 27 February 1987 |
| Year introduced | 1994 |
| Number produced | 2917 units |
| Average unit price | $120 million |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas |
| First flight | 29 August 1970 |
| Year introduced | 1971 |
| Number produced | 386 units |
| Average unit price | $20 million |
| Wing area | 122.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 34.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 11.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 37.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 871 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 5,930 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 78,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 42,600 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 5,670 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 368.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 50.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 17.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 55.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1052 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 9,600 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,802 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 263,083 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 121,198 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 7,938 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A321 or DC-10?
The DC-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,052 km/h compared to the A321's 871 km/h, a difference of 181 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A321 or DC-10?
The DC-10 has a longer range at 9,600 km compared to the A321's 5,930 km.
Which can fly higher, the A321 or DC-10?
The DC-10 has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the A321's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the A321 or DC-10?
The DC-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 263,083 kg compared to the A321's 78,000 kg.
Which is larger, the A321 or DC-10?
The DC-10 is longer at 55.5 meters compared to the A321's 37.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A321 or DC-10?
The A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the DC-10 at $20 million.
Which entered service first, the A321 or DC-10?
The DC-10 entered service first in 1971, 23 years before the A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A321 or DC-10?
The A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 386 units of the DC-10.