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Boeing 737 vs KC-10 Extender

Boeing 737 vs KC-10 Extender at a glance — top speed 904 vs 866 km/h, range 4,800 vs 7,100 km, max takeoff weight 52,163 vs 267,619 kg, built 11,535 vs 60 units.

Boeing 737 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 737
McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 KC-10 Extender
Specifications
Boeing 737 KC-10 Extender
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing McDonnell Douglas
First flight 9 April 1967 1 July 1980
Year introduced 1968 1981
Number produced 11535 units 60 units
Average unit price $115 million $96 million
Wing area 91.0 m² 367.7 m²
Wingspan 28.0 m 50.4 m
Height 11.0 m 17.7 m
Length 30.0 m 55.4 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h 866 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 7,100 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 13,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg 267,619 kg
Empty weight 29,071 kg 109,328 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,577 kgf 3 x 234 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 737 or KC-10 Extender?
The Boeing 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the KC-10 Extender's 866 km/h, a difference of 38 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 737 or KC-10 Extender?
The KC-10 Extender has a longer range at 7,100 km compared to the Boeing 737's 4,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 737 or KC-10 Extender?
The KC-10 Extender has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the Boeing 737's 11,278 meters (37,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 737 or KC-10 Extender?
The KC-10 Extender has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 267,619 kg compared to the Boeing 737's 52,163 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 737 or KC-10 Extender?
The KC-10 Extender is longer at 55.4 meters compared to the Boeing 737's 30.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Boeing 737 or KC-10 Extender?
The Boeing 737 is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the KC-10 Extender at $96 million.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 737 or KC-10 Extender?
The Boeing 737 entered service first in 1968, 13 years before the KC-10 Extender which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 737 or KC-10 Extender?
The Boeing 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 60 units of the KC-10 Extender.