747 vs KC-10 Extender
Overview
The 747 is a Military Special Mission Aircraft built by Boeing, while the KC-10 Extender is a Military Transport Aircraft by McDonnell Douglas.
Top speed is 1,014 km/h for the 747 vs 866 km/h for the KC-10 Extender. The 747 has an operational range of 12,150 km vs 7,100 km for the KC-10 Extender. The 747 operates at altitudes up to 13,746 m compared to 13,000 m for the KC-10 Extender.
The 747 has been produced in 1,574 units vs 60 for the KC-10 Extender. Unit cost is $285M for the 747 vs $96M for the KC-10 Extender. The 747 first flew 11 years before the KC-10 Extender (1969 vs 1980).
| American wide-body commercial jet airliner, conceived in the 1960s and renowned for transcontinental and transatlantic flights. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 9 February 1969 |
| Year introduced | 1970 |
| Number produced | 1574 units |
| Average unit price | $285 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 | 511.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 59.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 19.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 70.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1014 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 12,150 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,746 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 377,842 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 173,726 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 6,430 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 747 or KC-10 Extender?
The 747 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,014 km/h compared to the KC-10 Extender's 866 km/h, a difference of 148 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 747 or KC-10 Extender?
The 747 has a longer range at 12,150 km compared to the KC-10 Extender's 7,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the 747 or KC-10 Extender?
The 747 has a higher service ceiling at 13,746 meters (45,098 ft) compared to the KC-10 Extender's 13,000 meters (42,650 ft).
Which is heavier, the 747 or KC-10 Extender?
The 747 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 377,842 kg compared to the KC-10 Extender's 267,619 kg.
Which is larger, the 747 or KC-10 Extender?
The 747 is longer at 70.6 meters compared to the KC-10 Extender's 55.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 747 or KC-10 Extender?
The 747 is more expensive at approximately $285 million per unit compared to the KC-10 Extender at $96 million.
Which entered service first, the 747 or KC-10 Extender?
The 747 entered service first in 1970, 11 years before the KC-10 Extender which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 747 or KC-10 Extender?
The 747 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,574 units compared to 60 units of the KC-10 Extender.