A330 vs DC-10
| European wide-body twin-engine jet airliner, recognized for extensive global service since the early 1990s, including both civilian and military roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇪🇺 Europe |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Airbus |
| First flight | 2 November 1992 |
| Year introduced | 1994 |
| Number produced | 1577 units |
| Average unit price | $260 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 | 362.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 60.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 17.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 59.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Service ceiling | 13,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 242,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 119,600 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 32,659 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 368.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 50.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 17.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 55.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 982 km/h |
| Service ceiling | 12,802 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 263,083 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 121,198 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 23,814 kgf â—‰ |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of DC-10 by Boeing.