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Boeing 747 vs McDonnell Douglas DC-10

Boeing 747 vs McDonnell Douglas DC-10 at a glance — top speed 1,014 vs 1,052 km/h, range 12,150 vs 9,600 km, max takeoff weight 377,842 vs 263,083 kg, built 1,574 vs 386 units.

Boeing 747 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
Boeing 747 McDonnell Douglas DC-10
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing McDonnell Douglas
First flight 9 February 1969 29 August 1970
Year introduced 1970 1971
Number produced 1574 units 386 units
Average unit price $285 million $20 million
Wing area 511.0 m² 368.0 m²
Wingspan 59.6 m 50.4 m
Height 19.3 m 17.7 m
Length 70.6 m 55.5 m
Maximum speed 1014 km/h 1052 km/h
Operational range 12,150 km 9,600 km
Service ceiling 13,746 m 12,802 m
Max. takeoff weight 377,842 kg 263,083 kg
Empty weight 173,726 kg 121,198 kg
Total thrust 4 x 25,719 kgf 3 x 23,814 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 747 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 747's 1,014 km/h, a difference of 38 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 747 or McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The Boeing 747 has a longer range at 12,150 km compared to the McDonnell Douglas DC-10's 9,600 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 747 or McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The Boeing 747 has a higher service ceiling at 13,746 meters (45,098 ft) compared to the McDonnell Douglas DC-10's 12,802 meters (42,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 747 or McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The Boeing 747 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 377,842 kg compared to the McDonnell Douglas DC-10's 263,083 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 747 or McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The Boeing 747 is longer at 70.6 meters compared to the McDonnell Douglas DC-10's 55.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Boeing 747 or McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The Boeing 747 is more expensive at approximately $285 million per unit compared to the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 at $20 million.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 747 or McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The Boeing 747 entered service first in 1970, 1 years before the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 747 or McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The Boeing 747 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,574 units compared to 386 units of the McDonnell Douglas DC-10.