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210 Centurion vs McDonnell Douglas DC-10

Cessna 210 Centurion military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 210 Centurion
McDonnell Douglas DC-10 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 McDonnell Douglas DC-10
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Specifications
210 Centurion McDonnell Douglas DC-10
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna McDonnell Douglas
First flight 1 January 1957 29 August 1970
Year introduced 1957 1971
Number produced 9240 units 386 units
Average unit price -- $20 million
Wing area 16.3 m² 368.0 m²
Wingspan 11.2 m 50.4 m
Height 3.0 m 17.7 m
Length 8.6 m 55.5 m
Maximum speed 378 km/h 1052 km/h
Operational range 1,667 km 9,600 km
Service ceiling 8,230 m 12,802 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,814 kg 263,083 kg
Empty weight 1,045 kg 121,198 kg
Total thrust 1 x 231 kW 3 x 23,814 kgf
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Overview

The 210 Centurion and the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and McDonnell Douglas respectively.

The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 reaches 1,052 km/h — 2.8x the 210 Centurion's 378 km/h. The 210 Centurion has an operational range of 1,667 km vs 9,600 km for the McDonnell Douglas DC-10. The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 operates at altitudes up to 12,802 m compared to 8,230 m for the 210 Centurion. At 263,083 kg MTOW, the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 is 145:1 the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.

The 210 Centurion has been produced in 9,240 units vs 386 for the McDonnell Douglas DC-10. The 210 Centurion first flew 13 years before the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 (1957 vs 1970).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 210 Centurion or McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,052 km/h compared to the 210 Centurion's 378 km/h, a difference of 674 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 210 Centurion or McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 has a longer range at 9,600 km compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,667 km.
Which can fly higher, the 210 Centurion 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 210 Centurion's 8,230 meters (27,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the 210 Centurion or McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 263,083 kg compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.
Which is larger, the 210 Centurion or McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 is longer at 55.5 meters compared to the 210 Centurion's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the 210 Centurion or McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The 210 Centurion entered service first in 1957, 14 years before the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 210 Centurion or McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The 210 Centurion has been produced in greater numbers with 9,240 units compared to 386 units of the McDonnell Douglas DC-10.