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McDonnell Douglas DC-10-40
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October 1988
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393796
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Aircraft Data
The DC-10 is a three engined medium to long range widebody airliner. It was the first of the trijet widebody airliners, and was built from 1970 to 1988. After some early crashes the DC-10 settled down to be a very reliable workhorse, built in many varianThe DC-10-40 was a long range version, similar to the series 30, but powered by Pratt and Whitney engines, this version was ordered by JAL and Northwest Airlines. Survivors are all converted to freighters.
Country of origin | First flight | No. built | No. in service | Crew | Passengers |
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USA | 1972 | 42 | 8 | 3 | 250 - 380 |
Power
3 x Pratt & Whitney JT9D (45800 - 56000 lbf) turbofan engines.
Used the JT9D-20, rated at 49400lb thrust, or the 53000lb JT9D-59A
Dimensions
Length | 170 ft. 6 in. |
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Wing Span | 165 ft. 4 in. |
Height | 58 ft. 4 in. |
Empty Weight | 270,210 lbs. |
Max Weight | 555,000 lbs. |
Performance
Max Speed | 530 kts |
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Cruise Speed | 490 kts |
Ceiling | 42,000 ft. |
Max Range | 5,750nm (Range with max payload and reserves.) |
Updated 29th November 2008
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