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Boeing 707 vs McDonnell Douglas DC-10

Boeing 707 vs McDonnell Douglas DC-10 at a glance — top speed 1,010 vs 1,052 km/h, range 5,400 vs 9,600 km, max takeoff weight 151,318 vs 263,083 kg, built 865 vs 386 units.

Boeing 707 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 707Full specs
McDonnell Douglas DC-10 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 McDonnell Douglas DC-10Full specs
Specifications
Boeing 707 McDonnell Douglas DC-10
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing McDonnell Douglas
First flight 15 July 1954 29 August 1970
Year introduced 1958 1971
Number produced 865 units 386 units
Average unit price $35 million $20 million
Wing area -- m² 368.0 m²
Wingspan 44.5 m 50.4 m
Height 13.0 m 17.7 m
Length 46.4 m 55.5 m
Maximum speed 1010 km/h 1052 km/h
Operational range 5,400 km 9,600 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 12,802 m
Max. takeoff weight 151,318 kg 263,083 kg
Empty weight 66,406 kg 121,198 kg
Total thrust 4 x 8,618 kgf 3 x 23,814 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 707 or McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,052 km/h compared to the Boeing 707's 1,010 km/h, a difference of 42 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 707 or McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 has a longer range at 9,600 km compared to the Boeing 707's 5,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 707 or McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The Boeing 707 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the McDonnell Douglas DC-10's 12,802 meters (42,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 707 or McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 263,083 kg compared to the Boeing 707's 151,318 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 707 or McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 is longer at 55.5 meters compared to the Boeing 707's 46.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Boeing 707 or McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The Boeing 707 is more expensive at approximately $35 million per unit compared to the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 at $20 million.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 707 or McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The Boeing 707 entered service first in 1958, 13 years before the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 707 or McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The Boeing 707 has been produced in greater numbers with 865 units compared to 386 units of the McDonnell Douglas DC-10.