DC-10 vs KC-10 Extender
Overview
The DC-10 and the KC-10 Extender are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and McDonnell Douglas respectively.
Top speed is 1,052 km/h for the DC-10 vs 866 km/h for the KC-10 Extender. The DC-10 has an operational range of 9,600 km vs 7,100 km for the KC-10 Extender. The KC-10 Extender operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 12,802 m for the DC-10.
The DC-10 has been produced in 386 units vs 60 for the KC-10 Extender. Unit cost is $20M for the DC-10 vs $96M for the KC-10 Extender. The DC-10 first flew 10 years before the KC-10 Extender (1970 vs 1980).
| 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 |
| American tanker and cargo aircraft, developed from the DC-10 airliner in the late 20th century, operated by the United States Air Force and the Royal Netherlands Air Force for aerial refueling and transport. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas |
| First flight | 1 July 1980 |
| Year introduced | 1981 |
| Number produced | 60 units |
| Average unit price | $96 million |
| 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 ◉ |
| Wing area | 367.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 50.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 17.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 55.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 866 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,100 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 267,619 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 109,328 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 78 kN ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the DC-10 or KC-10 Extender?
The DC-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,052 km/h compared to the KC-10 Extender's 866 km/h, a difference of 186 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DC-10 or KC-10 Extender?
The DC-10 has a longer range at 9,600 km compared to the KC-10 Extender's 7,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the DC-10 or KC-10 Extender?
The KC-10 Extender 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 DC-10 or KC-10 Extender?
The KC-10 Extender has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 267,619 kg compared to the DC-10's 263,083 kg.
Which is larger, the DC-10 or KC-10 Extender?
The DC-10 is longer at 55.5 meters compared to the KC-10 Extender's 55.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DC-10 or KC-10 Extender?
The KC-10 Extender is more expensive at approximately $96 million per unit compared to the DC-10 at $20 million.
Which entered service first, the DC-10 or KC-10 Extender?
The DC-10 entered service first in 1971, 10 years before the KC-10 Extender which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DC-10 or KC-10 Extender?
The DC-10 has been produced in greater numbers with 386 units compared to 60 units of the KC-10 Extender.