757 vs DC-10
Overview
The 757 and the DC-10 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and McDonnell Douglas respectively.
Top speed is 853 km/h for the 757 vs 1,052 km/h for the DC-10. The 757 has an operational range of 7,250 km vs 9,600 km for the DC-10. The 757 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 2.3x the 757's 115,666 kg.
The 757 has been produced in 1,050 units vs 386 for the DC-10. Unit cost is $85M for the 757 vs $20M for the DC-10. The DC-10 first flew 12 years before the 757 (1970 vs 1982).
| American narrow-body jet airliner, commercially operational since the 1980s, extensively deployed for transcontinental and transatlantic routes. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 19 February 1982 |
| Year introduced | 1983 |
| Number produced | 1050 units |
| Average unit price | $85 million |
| American wide-body airliner, recognized for wide deployment in commercial and cargo flights from the 1970s to the early 2000s. | |
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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 | 181.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 38.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 11.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 47.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 853 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,250 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,802 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 115,666 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 58,900 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 9,458 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 757 or DC-10?
The DC-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,052 km/h compared to the 757's 853 km/h, a difference of 199 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 757 or DC-10?
The DC-10 has a longer range at 9,600 km compared to the 757's 7,250 km.
Which can fly higher, the 757 or DC-10?
The DC-10 has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the 757's 12,802 meters (42,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the 757 or DC-10?
The DC-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 263,083 kg compared to the 757's 115,666 kg.
Which is larger, the 757 or DC-10?
The DC-10 is longer at 55.5 meters compared to the 757's 47.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 757 or DC-10?
The 757 is more expensive at approximately $85 million per unit compared to the DC-10 at $20 million.
Which entered service first, the 757 or DC-10?
The DC-10 entered service first in 1971, 12 years before the 757 which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 757 or DC-10?
The 757 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,050 units compared to 386 units of the DC-10.