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Boeing 727 vs McDonnell Douglas DC-10

Boeing 727 vs McDonnell Douglas DC-10 at a glance — top speed 1,017 vs 1,052 km/h, range 4,720 vs 9,600 km, max takeoff weight 95,028 vs 263,083 kg, built 1,832 vs 386 units.

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Specifications
Boeing 727 McDonnell Douglas DC-10
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing McDonnell Douglas
First flight 9 February 1963 29 August 1970
Year introduced 1964 1971
Number produced 1832 units 386 units
Average unit price $5 million $20 million
Wing area 157.9 m² 368.0 m²
Wingspan 33.0 m 50.4 m
Height 10.0 m 17.7 m
Length 46.7 m 55.5 m
Maximum speed 1017 km/h 1052 km/h
Operational range 4,720 km 9,600 km
Service ceiling 12,802 m 12,802 m
Max. takeoff weight 95,028 kg 263,083 kg
Empty weight 45,359 kg 121,198 kg
Total thrust 3 x 6,577 kgf 3 x 23,814 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 727 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 727's 1,017 km/h, a difference of 35 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 727 or McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 has a longer range at 9,600 km compared to the Boeing 727's 4,720 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 727 or McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
Both the Boeing 727 and McDonnell Douglas DC-10 have a service ceiling of 12,802 meters (42,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 727 or McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 263,083 kg compared to the Boeing 727's 95,028 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 727 or McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 is longer at 55.5 meters compared to the Boeing 727's 46.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Boeing 727 or McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 is more expensive at approximately $20 million per unit compared to the Boeing 727 at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 727 or McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The Boeing 727 entered service first in 1964, 7 years before the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 727 or McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The Boeing 727 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,832 units compared to 386 units of the McDonnell Douglas DC-10.