A330 vs DC-10
Overview
The A330 and the DC-10 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and McDonnell Douglas respectively.
Top speed is 871 km/h for the A330 vs 1,052 km/h for the DC-10. The A330 has an operational range of 13,400 km vs 9,600 km for the DC-10. The A330 operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 12,802 m for the DC-10.
The A330 has been produced in 1,577 units vs 386 for the DC-10. Unit cost is $260M for the A330 vs $20M for the DC-10. The DC-10 first flew 22 years before the A330 (1970 vs 1992).
| 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 ◉ |
| Height | 17.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 59.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 871 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 13,400 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 242,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 119,600 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 16,330 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 368.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 50.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 17.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 55.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1052 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 9,600 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,802 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 263,083 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 121,198 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 7,938 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A330 or DC-10?
The DC-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,052 km/h compared to the A330's 871 km/h, a difference of 181 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A330 or DC-10?
The A330 has a longer range at 13,400 km compared to the DC-10's 9,600 km.
Which can fly higher, the A330 or DC-10?
The A330 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the DC-10's 12,802 meters (42,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the A330 or DC-10?
The DC-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 263,083 kg compared to the A330's 242,000 kg.
Which is larger, the A330 or DC-10?
The A330 is longer at 59.0 meters compared to the DC-10's 55.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A330 or DC-10?
The A330 is more expensive at approximately $260 million per unit compared to the DC-10 at $20 million.
Which entered service first, the A330 or DC-10?
The DC-10 entered service first in 1971, 23 years before the A330 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A330 or DC-10?
The A330 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,577 units compared to 386 units of the DC-10.