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Boeing 757 vs McDonnell Douglas DC-10

Boeing 757 vs McDonnell Douglas DC-10 at a glance — top speed 853 vs 1,052 km/h, range 7,250 vs 9,600 km, max takeoff weight 115,666 vs 263,083 kg, built 1,050 vs 386 units.

Boeing 757 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 757
McDonnell Douglas DC-10 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 McDonnell Douglas DC-10
Specifications
Boeing 757 McDonnell Douglas DC-10
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing McDonnell Douglas
First flight 19 February 1982 29 August 1970
Year introduced 1983 1971
Number produced 1050 units 386 units
Average unit price $85 million $20 million
Wing area 181.3 m² 368.0 m²
Wingspan 38.0 m 50.4 m
Height 11.0 m 17.7 m
Length 47.3 m 55.5 m
Maximum speed 853 km/h 1052 km/h
Operational range 7,250 km 9,600 km
Service ceiling 12,802 m 12,802 m
Max. takeoff weight 115,666 kg 263,083 kg
Empty weight 58,900 kg 121,198 kg
Total thrust 2 x 18,915 kgf 3 x 23,814 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 757 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 757's 853 km/h, a difference of 199 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 757 or McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 has a longer range at 9,600 km compared to the Boeing 757's 7,250 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 757 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 757's 12,802 meters (42,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 757 or McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 263,083 kg compared to the Boeing 757's 115,666 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 757 or McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 is longer at 55.5 meters compared to the Boeing 757's 47.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Boeing 757 or McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The Boeing 757 is more expensive at approximately $85 million per unit compared to the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 at $20 million.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 757 or McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 entered service first in 1971, 12 years before the Boeing 757 which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 757 or McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The Boeing 757 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,050 units compared to 386 units of the McDonnell Douglas DC-10.