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Ilyushin Il-78 Midas
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McDonnell Douglas KC-10A Extender
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| Quick facts | ||
| Manufacturer | Ilyushin | McDonnell Douglas |
| Type | Aerial refuelling tankers | Aerial refuelling tankers |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia | 🇺🇸 United States |
| First flight | 1983 | 1980 |
| Status | In service | Retired |
| Units built | — | 60 |
| Unit cost | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 46.59 m | 55.35 m |
| Wingspan | 50.50 m | 50.41 m |
| Height | 14.76 m | 17.40 m |
| Wing area | 300.0 m² | 367.7 m² |
| Weights & fuel | ||
| Empty weight | — | 109,328 kg |
| Max. take-off weight | 210,000 kg | 267,620 kg |
| Fuel capacity | — | 202,000 L |
| Performance | ||
| Max. speed | 850 km/h | 996 km/h |
| Cruise speed | — | 908 km/h |
| Range | 7,300 km | 7,030 km |
| Ferry range | — | 18,500 km |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 m | 12,700 m |
| Crew & capacity | ||
| Crew | 6 | 4 |
| Cargo capacity | — | 76,560 kg |
| Powerplant | ||
| Engines | 4 | 3 |
| Engine type | — | — |
| Engine model | Soloviev D-30KP-2 | General Electric CF6-50C2 |
| Thrust (each) | 117.7 kN | 233.5 kN |
At a glance
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.