767 vs DC-10

Overview

The 767 and the DC-10 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and McDonnell Douglas respectively.

Top speed is 912 km/h for the 767 vs 1,052 km/h for the DC-10. The 767 has an operational range of 7,200 km vs 9,600 km for the DC-10. The 767 operates at altitudes up to 13,137 m compared to 12,802 m for the DC-10.

The 767 has been produced in 1,288 units vs 386 for the DC-10. Unit cost is $160M for the 767 vs $20M for the DC-10. The DC-10 first flew 11 years before the 767 (1970 vs 1981).

767

American wide-body jet airliner, widely known for its extensive use in commercial aviation since the 1980s.
Boeing 767 Transport profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing
First flight 26 September 1981
Year introduced 1982
Number produced 1288 units
Average unit price $160 million
American wide-body airliner, recognized for wide deployment in commercial and cargo flights from the 1970s to the early 2000s.
McDonnell Douglas DC-10 Transport profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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

767

Wing area 283.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 47.6 m β—‰
Height 16.0 m β—‰
Length 48.5 m β—‰
Maximum speed 912 km/h β—‰
Operational range 7,200 km β—‰
Service ceiling 13,137 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 136,078 kg β—‰
Empty weight 80,286 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 10,886 kgf β—‰
Wing area 368.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 50.4 m β—‰
Height 17.7 m β—‰
Length 55.5 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1052 km/h β—‰
Operational range 9,600 km β—‰
Service ceiling 12,802 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 263,083 kg β—‰
Empty weight 121,198 kg β—‰
Total thrust 3 x 7,938 kgf β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 767 or DC-10?
The DC-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,052 km/h compared to the 767's 912 km/h, a difference of 140 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 767 or DC-10?
The DC-10 has a longer range at 9,600 km compared to the 767's 7,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the 767 or DC-10?
The 767 has a higher service ceiling at 13,137 meters (43,100 ft) compared to the DC-10's 12,802 meters (42,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the 767 or DC-10?
The DC-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 263,083 kg compared to the 767's 136,078 kg.
Which is larger, the 767 or DC-10?
The DC-10 is longer at 55.5 meters compared to the 767's 48.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 767 or DC-10?
The 767 is more expensive at approximately $160 million per unit compared to the DC-10 at $20 million.
Which entered service first, the 767 or DC-10?
The DC-10 entered service first in 1971, 11 years before the 767 which entered service in 1982.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 767 or DC-10?
The 767 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,288 units compared to 386 units of the DC-10.