Mcdonnell Douglas DC-10
The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 is a widebody trijet, with its third engine mounted at the base of the tail fin rather than on the wings or fuselage sides. That layout gave it exceptional range for its era, and it became a mainstay of long-haul routes throughout the 1970s and 1980s. Some DC-10s were later remanufactured with a modern two-crew glass cockpit and updated systems, redesignated the MD-10 to reflect the changes. Many DC-10s and MD-10s found long second careers as cargo freighters after passenger service ended.
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Spot the DC-10 by its third engine mounted at the base of the tail fin, unlike podded wing- or fuselage-mounted trijets.
Specifications
| Length | 55.6 m (182 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 47.4 m (155 ft) |
| Height | 17.7 m (58 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 380 |
| Persons on board | 245-375 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 259.4 t |
| Range | 3,350 NM (6,204 km) |
| Maximum speed | 514 kt (952 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 42,000 ft (12,802 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 35,000 ft (10,668 m) |
| Rate of climb | 2,900 ft/min (14.7 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) |
| Landing distance | 1,820 m (5,971 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 101 l |
| Engines | CF6-6/CF6-50/JT9D |
| Units built | 39 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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