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McDonnell Douglas KC-10A Extender
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McDonnell Douglas DC-10
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| Quick facts | ||
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas | McDonnell Douglas |
| Type | Aerial refuelling tankers | Wide-body airliners |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States | 🇺🇸 United States |
| First flight | 1980 | 1970 |
| Status | Retired | In service |
| Units built | 60 | 386 |
| Unit cost | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 55.35 m | 55.50 m |
| Wingspan | 50.41 m | 50.40 m |
| Height | 17.40 m | 17.70 m |
| Wing area | 367.7 m² | 367.7 m² |
| Weights & fuel | ||
| Empty weight | 109,328 kg | 120,742 kg |
| Max. take-off weight | 267,620 kg | 259,459 kg |
| Fuel capacity | 202,000 L | 138,165 L |
| Performance | ||
| Max. speed | 996 km/h | — |
| Cruise speed | 908 km/h | 908 km/h |
| Max. Mach | — | Mach 0.88 |
| Range | 7,030 km | 9,600 km |
| Ferry range | 18,500 km | — |
| Service ceiling | 12,700 m | 12,800 m |
| Crew & capacity | ||
| Crew | 4 | 3 |
| Seats (typical) | — | 270 |
| Seats (max.) | — | 380 |
| Cargo capacity | 76,560 kg | — |
| Powerplant | ||
| Engines | 3 | 3 |
| Engine type | — | — |
| Engine model | General Electric CF6-50C2 | General Electric CF6-50C |
| Thrust (each) | 233.5 kN | 227.0 kN |
At a glance
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.