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Mcdonnell Douglas KC-10 extender [TANKER]

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about the aircraft

The McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender is an American tanker and cargo aircraft that was operated by the United States Air Force (USAF) for 43 years. A military version of the three-engine DC-10 airliner, the KC-10 was developed from the Advanced Tanker Cargo Aircraft Program.[N 1] It incorporates military-specific equipment for its primary roles of aerial refueling and transport. It was developed to supplement the KC-135 Stratotanker following experiences in Southeast Asia and the Middle East. The KC-10 was the second McDonnell Douglas transport aircraft to be selected by the Air Force following the C-9. A total of 60 KC-10s were produced for the USAF. The Royal Netherlands Air Force operated two similar tankers designated KDC-10 that were converted from DC-10s


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General Characteristics

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  • Wingspan 151.8ft (46.3m)
  • Length 171.7ft (52.3m)
  • Height 53.8ft (16.4m)
  • Empty Weight N/A
  • Loaded Weight 59,051lbs (26,785kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 4.623
  • Wing Loading 13.5lbs/ft2 (66.1kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 4,362.4ft2 (405.3m2)
  • Drag Points 3957

Parts

  • Number of Parts 198
  • Control Surfaces 11
  • Performance Cost 1,131