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Boeing 737 vs McDonnell Douglas DC-10

Boeing 737 vs McDonnell Douglas DC-10 at a glance — top speed 904 vs 1,052 km/h, range 4,800 vs 9,600 km, max takeoff weight 52,163 vs 263,083 kg, built 11,535 vs 386 units.

Boeing 737 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 737
McDonnell Douglas DC-10 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 McDonnell Douglas DC-10
Specifications
Boeing 737 McDonnell Douglas DC-10
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing McDonnell Douglas
First flight 9 April 1967 29 August 1970
Year introduced 1968 1971
Number produced 11535 units 386 units
Average unit price $115 million $20 million
Wing area 91.0 m² 368.0 m²
Wingspan 28.0 m 50.4 m
Height 11.0 m 17.7 m
Length 30.0 m 55.5 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h 1052 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 9,600 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 12,802 m
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg 263,083 kg
Empty weight 29,071 kg 121,198 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,577 kgf 3 x 23,814 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 737 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 737's 904 km/h, a difference of 148 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 737 or McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 has a longer range at 9,600 km compared to the Boeing 737's 4,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 737 or McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the Boeing 737's 11,278 meters (37,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 737 or McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 263,083 kg compared to the Boeing 737's 52,163 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 737 or McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 is longer at 55.5 meters compared to the Boeing 737's 30.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Boeing 737 or McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The Boeing 737 is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 at $20 million.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 737 or McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The Boeing 737 entered service first in 1968, 3 years before the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 737 or McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The Boeing 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 386 units of the McDonnell Douglas DC-10.