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McDonnell Douglas DC-10 vs Il-86 Camber

McDonnell Douglas DC-10 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 McDonnell Douglas DC-10
Ilyushin Il-86 Camber military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-86 Camber
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Specifications
McDonnell Douglas DC-10 Il-86 Camber
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Ilyushin
First flight 29 August 1970 22 December 1976
Year introduced 1971 1980
Number produced 386 units 106 units
Average unit price $20 million --
Wing area 368.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 50.4 m 48.1 m
Height 17.7 m -- m
Length 55.5 m 59.9 m
Maximum speed 1052 km/h 950 km/h
Operational range 9,600 km 5,800 km
Service ceiling 12,802 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 263,083 kg -- kg
Empty weight 121,198 kg -- kg
Total thrust 3 x 23,814 kgf 4 x 13,000 kgf
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Overview

The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 and the Il-86 Camber are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and Ilyushin respectively.

Top speed is 1,052 km/h for the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 vs 950 km/h for the Il-86 Camber. The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 has an operational range of 9,600 km vs 5,800 km for the Il-86 Camber.

The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 has been produced in 386 units vs 106 for the Il-86 Camber. The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 first flew 6 years before the Il-86 Camber (1970 vs 1976).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 or Il-86 Camber?
The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,052 km/h compared to the Il-86 Camber's 950 km/h, a difference of 102 km/h.
Which has longer range, the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 or Il-86 Camber?
The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 has a longer range at 9,600 km compared to the Il-86 Camber's 5,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 or Il-86 Camber?
The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the Il-86 Camber's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 or Il-86 Camber?
The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 263,083 kg compared to the Il-86 Camber's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 or Il-86 Camber?
The Il-86 Camber is longer at 59.9 meters compared to the McDonnell Douglas DC-10's 55.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 or Il-86 Camber?
The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 entered service first in 1971, 9 years before the Il-86 Camber which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 or Il-86 Camber?
The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 has been produced in greater numbers with 386 units compared to 106 units of the Il-86 Camber.