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Airbus A350 vs McDonnell Douglas DC-10

Airbus A350 vs McDonnell Douglas DC-10 at a glance — top speed 950 vs 1,052 km/h, range 15,750 vs 9,600 km, max takeoff weight 283,000 vs 263,083 kg, built 731 vs 386 units.

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Specifications
Airbus A350 McDonnell Douglas DC-10
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus McDonnell Douglas
First flight 14 June 2013 29 August 1970
Year introduced 2015 1971
Number produced 731 units 386 units
Average unit price $317.4 million $20 million
Wing area 442.0 m² 368.0 m²
Wingspan 64.8 m 50.4 m
Height -- m 17.7 m
Length 66.8 m 55.5 m
Maximum speed 950 km/h 1052 km/h
Operational range 15,750 km 9,600 km
Service ceiling 13,137 m 12,802 m
Max. takeoff weight 283,000 kg 263,083 kg
Empty weight 115,700 kg 121,198 kg
Total thrust 2 x 38,160 kgf 3 x 23,814 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A350 or McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,052 km/h compared to the Airbus A350's 950 km/h, a difference of 102 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A350 or McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The Airbus A350 has a longer range at 15,750 km compared to the McDonnell Douglas DC-10's 9,600 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A350 or McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The Airbus A350 has a higher service ceiling at 13,137 meters (43,100 ft) compared to the McDonnell Douglas DC-10's 12,802 meters (42,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A350 or McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The Airbus A350 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 283,000 kg compared to the McDonnell Douglas DC-10's 263,083 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A350 or McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The Airbus A350 is longer at 66.8 meters compared to the McDonnell Douglas DC-10's 55.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A350 or McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The Airbus A350 is more expensive at approximately $317 million per unit compared to the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 at $20 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A350 or McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 entered service first in 1971, 44 years before the Airbus A350 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A350 or McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The Airbus A350 has been produced in greater numbers with 731 units compared to 386 units of the McDonnell Douglas DC-10.