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McDonnell Douglas DC-10 vs KC-10 Extender

McDonnell Douglas DC-10 vs KC-10 Extender at a glance — top speed 1,052 vs 866 km/h, range 9,600 vs 7,100 km, max takeoff weight 263,083 vs 267,619 kg, built 386 vs 60 units.

McDonnell Douglas DC-10 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 McDonnell Douglas DC-10
McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 KC-10 Extender
Specifications
McDonnell Douglas DC-10 KC-10 Extender
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas McDonnell Douglas
First flight 29 August 1970 1 July 1980
Year introduced 1971 1981
Number produced 386 units 60 units
Average unit price $20 million $96 million
Wing area 368.0 m² 367.7 m²
Wingspan 50.4 m 50.4 m
Height 17.7 m 17.7 m
Length 55.5 m 55.4 m
Maximum speed 1052 km/h 866 km/h
Operational range 9,600 km 7,100 km
Service ceiling 12,802 m 13,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 263,083 kg 267,619 kg
Empty weight 121,198 kg 109,328 kg
Total thrust 3 x 23,814 kgf 3 x 234 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 or KC-10 Extender?
The McDonnell Douglas 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 McDonnell Douglas DC-10 or KC-10 Extender?
The McDonnell Douglas 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 McDonnell Douglas 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 McDonnell Douglas DC-10's 12,802 meters (42,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 or KC-10 Extender?
The KC-10 Extender has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 267,619 kg compared to the McDonnell Douglas DC-10's 263,083 kg.
Which is larger, the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 or KC-10 Extender?
The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 is longer at 55.5 meters compared to the KC-10 Extender's 55.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 or KC-10 Extender?
The KC-10 Extender is more expensive at approximately $96 million per unit compared to the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 at $20 million.
Which entered service first, the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 or KC-10 Extender?
The McDonnell Douglas 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 McDonnell Douglas DC-10 or KC-10 Extender?
The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 has been produced in greater numbers with 386 units compared to 60 units of the KC-10 Extender.