727 vs DC-10
Overview
The 727 and the DC-10 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and McDonnell Douglas respectively.
Top speed is 1,017 km/h for the 727 vs 1,052 km/h for the DC-10. The 727 has an operational range of 4,720 km vs 9,600 km for the DC-10. The 727 operates at altitudes up to 12,802 m compared to 12,802 m for the DC-10. At 263,083 kg MTOW, the DC-10 is 2.8x the 727's 95,028 kg.
The 727 has been produced in 1,832 units vs 386 for the DC-10. Unit cost is $5M for the 727 vs $20M for the DC-10. The 727 first flew 7 years before the DC-10 (1963 vs 1970).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 9 February 1963 |
| Year introduced | 1964 |
| Number produced | 1832 units |
| Average unit price | $5 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 | 157.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 33.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 46.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1017 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 4,720 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,802 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 95,028 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 45,359 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 2,192 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 727 or DC-10?
The DC-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,052 km/h compared to the 727's 1,017 km/h, a difference of 35 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 727 or DC-10?
The DC-10 has a longer range at 9,600 km compared to the 727's 4,720 km.
Which can fly higher, the 727 or DC-10?
The DC-10 has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the 727's 12,802 meters (42,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the 727 or DC-10?
The DC-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 263,083 kg compared to the 727's 95,028 kg.
Which is larger, the 727 or DC-10?
The DC-10 is longer at 55.5 meters compared to the 727's 46.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 727 or DC-10?
The DC-10 is more expensive at approximately $20 million per unit compared to the 727 at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the 727 or DC-10?
The 727 entered service first in 1964, 7 years before the DC-10 which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 727 or DC-10?
The 727 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,832 units compared to 386 units of the DC-10.