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KC-10 Extender vs KC-767

McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 KC-10 Extender
Boeing KC-767 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 KC-767
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Specifications
KC-10 Extender KC-767
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Boeing
First flight 1 July 1980 21 May 2005
Year introduced 1981 2011
Number produced 60 units 9 units
Average unit price $96 million --
Wing area 367.7 m² -- m²
Wingspan 50.4 m 47.6 m
Height 17.7 m 15.8 m
Length 55.4 m 48.5 m
Maximum speed 866 km/h 915 km/h
Operational range 7,100 km 12,200 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 12,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 267,619 kg 186,880 kg
Empty weight 109,328 kg 82,377 kg
Total thrust 3 x 78 kN 2 x 134 kN
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Overview

The KC-10 Extender and the KC-767 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and Boeing respectively.

Top speed is 866 km/h for the KC-10 Extender vs 915 km/h for the KC-767. The KC-10 Extender has an operational range of 7,100 km vs 12,200 km for the KC-767. The KC-10 Extender operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 12,200 m for the KC-767.

The KC-10 Extender has been produced in 60 units vs 9 for the KC-767. The KC-10 Extender first flew 25 years before the KC-767 (1980 vs 2005).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KC-10 Extender or KC-767?
The KC-767 is faster with a maximum speed of 915 km/h compared to the KC-10 Extender's 866 km/h, a difference of 49 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KC-10 Extender or KC-767?
The KC-767 has a longer range at 12,200 km compared to the KC-10 Extender's 7,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the KC-10 Extender or KC-767?
The KC-10 Extender has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the KC-767's 12,200 meters (40,026 ft).
Which is heavier, the KC-10 Extender or KC-767?
The KC-10 Extender has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 267,619 kg compared to the KC-767's 186,880 kg.
Which is larger, the KC-10 Extender or KC-767?
The KC-10 Extender is longer at 55.4 meters compared to the KC-767's 48.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the KC-10 Extender or KC-767?
The KC-10 Extender entered service first in 1981, 30 years before the KC-767 which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KC-10 Extender or KC-767?
The KC-10 Extender has been produced in greater numbers with 60 units compared to 9 units of the KC-767.