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DC-10

431 EPICxQTC17  6.5 years ago

This 3 engine, wide bodied beast of an aircraft ruled the skys as a passenger and cargo hauler for many years. Even though after 47 years after it was first built, it is still flying cargo to people around the world. First flight: August 29 1970. First airliner to use it was: American Airlines, August 5 1971

General Characteristics

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  • Wingspan 69.5ft (21.2m)
  • Length 59.9ft (18.3m)
  • Height 20.4ft (6.2m)
  • Empty Weight 26,659lbs (12,092kg)
  • Loaded Weight 71,775lbs (32,556kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.408
  • Wing Loading 199.8lbs/ft2 (975.3kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 359.3ft2 (33.4m2)
  • Drag Points 9761

Parts

  • Number of Parts 144
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 965