McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender
Air-to-Air Tanker
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The McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender is a three-engined air-to-air tanker and cargo aircraft produced by the American manufacturer McDonnell Douglas in duty with the Air Mobility Command of the United States Air Force.
The McDonnelll Douglas KC-10 Extender is a military variant of the commercial McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30CF Convertible Freighter. The maximum fuel load is 161.508 kg / 356.064 lb. The maximum cargo payload is 77.110 kg / 170.000 lb.
The variant KDC-10 is a converted civil airliner variant developed for the Royal Dutch Air Force (2 aircraft). A total of 4 KDC-10 was produced/converted. 2 aircraft are in operation with civil operators for refueling service.
The variant KDC-10 is a converted civil airliner variant developed for the Royal Dutch Air Force (2 aircraft). A total of 4 KDC-10 was produced/converted. 2 aircraft are in operation with civil operators for refueling service.
| Crew | 4 | |
| Passengers | 75 | |
| Propulsion | 3 Turbofan Engines | |
| Engine Model | General Electric CF6-50C2 | |
| Engine Power (each) | 240,2 kN | 54000 lbf |
| Speed | 907 km/h | 490 kts 564 mph |
| Service Ceiling | 12.802 m | 42.000 ft |
| Range | 7.032 km | 3.797 NM 4.370 mi. |
| Empty Weight | 121.199 kg | 267.198 lbs |
| max. Takeoff Weight | 267.860 kg | 590.530 lbs |
| Wing Span | 50,41 m | 165 ft 5 in |
| Wing Area | 367,7 m² | 3958 ft² |
| Length | 55,50 m | 182 ft 1 in |
| Height | 17,70 m | 58 ft 1 in |
| First Flight | 12.07.1980 | |
| Production Status | out of production | |
| Production Range | 1981-1987 | |
| Total Production | 60 | |
| Developed from | McDonnell Douglas DC-10 | |
| ICAO Code | DC10 | |
| Data for (Version) | McDonnell Douglas KC-10A Extender | |
| Variants | KC-10A, KDC-10 | |