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Boeing 767 vs McDonnell Douglas DC-10

Boeing 767 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 767
McDonnell Douglas DC-10 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 McDonnell Douglas DC-10
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Specifications
Boeing 767 McDonnell Douglas DC-10
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing McDonnell Douglas
First flight 26 September 1981 29 August 1970
Year introduced 1982 1971
Number produced 1288 units 386 units
Average unit price $160 million $20 million
Wing area 283.0 m² 368.0 m²
Wingspan 47.6 m 50.4 m
Height 16.0 m 17.7 m
Length 48.5 m 55.5 m
Maximum speed 912 km/h 1052 km/h
Operational range 7,200 km 9,600 km
Service ceiling 13,137 m 12,802 m
Max. takeoff weight 136,078 kg 263,083 kg
Empty weight 80,286 kg 121,198 kg
Total thrust 2 x 21,772 kgf 3 x 23,814 kgf
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Overview

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

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

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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