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Airbus A330 vs McDonnell Douglas DC-10

Airbus A330 vs McDonnell Douglas DC-10 at a glance — top speed 871 vs 1,052 km/h, range 13,400 vs 9,600 km, max takeoff weight 242,000 vs 263,083 kg, built 1,577 vs 386 units.

Airbus A330 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A330
McDonnell Douglas DC-10 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 McDonnell Douglas DC-10
Specifications
Airbus A330 McDonnell Douglas DC-10
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus McDonnell Douglas
First flight 2 November 1992 29 August 1970
Year introduced 1994 1971
Number produced 1577 units 386 units
Average unit price $260 million $20 million
Wing area 362.0 m² 368.0 m²
Wingspan 60.3 m 50.4 m
Height 17.4 m 17.7 m
Length 59.0 m 55.5 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 1052 km/h
Operational range 13,400 km 9,600 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 12,802 m
Max. takeoff weight 242,000 kg 263,083 kg
Empty weight 119,600 kg 121,198 kg
Total thrust 2 x 32,659 kgf 3 x 23,814 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A330 or McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,052 km/h compared to the Airbus A330's 871 km/h, a difference of 181 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A330 or McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The Airbus A330 has a longer range at 13,400 km compared to the McDonnell Douglas DC-10's 9,600 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A330 or McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The Airbus A330 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the McDonnell Douglas DC-10's 12,802 meters (42,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A330 or McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 263,083 kg compared to the Airbus A330's 242,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A330 or McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The Airbus A330 is longer at 59.0 meters compared to the McDonnell Douglas DC-10's 55.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A330 or McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The Airbus A330 is more expensive at approximately $260 million per unit compared to the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 at $20 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A330 or McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 entered service first in 1971, 23 years before the Airbus A330 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A330 or McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The Airbus A330 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,577 units compared to 386 units of the McDonnell Douglas DC-10.