McDonnell Douglas KC-10A Extender (DC-10-30CF) Aircraft Data
The United States Air Force/McDonnell Douglas KC-10A advanced tanker/cargo aircraft is a version of the intercontinental-range DC-10 Series 30CF (convertible freighter), modified to provide increased mobility for U.S. forces in contingency operations by: refueling fighters and simultaneously carrying the fighters' support equipment and support people on overseas deployments. Refueling strategic airlifters (such as the USAF C-5 and C-17) during overseas deployments and resupply missions; and augmenting the U.S. airlift capability.
- Country of Origin: United States
- First Flight: July 12, 1980
- Initial Service Date: March 1981
- No. Built: 60
- No. In Service: 59
- No. of Hardpoints: 0
- Crew: 4
Power:
3 × F103/General Electric CF6-50C2 turbofans at 52,500 lbf
Weapons:
None
Dimensions:
| Length: | 181 ft 7 in. |
| Wing Span: | 165 ft 4.5 in. |
| Wing Area: | 3,958 sq.ft |
| Height: | 58 ft 1 in. |
| Empty Weight: | 241,027 lbs |
| Max. Weight: | 590,000 lbs |
| Max. Payload: | 170,000 lbs |
| Internal Fuel: | 342,000 lbs |
Performance:
| Max. Speed: | 619 mph |
| Cruise Speed: | 565 mph |
| Service Ceiling: | 42,000 ft. |
| Normal Range: | 4,400 nm |
| Max. Range: | 11,000 nm |
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