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McDonell Douglas DC-10-30 Europa

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Description of the Europa DC-10

After purchasing 15 DC-10s from United and Caledonian
They began to Soon Operate From LHR (London Hearthrow Airport)To LAX (Los Angeles Airport) From 1972 to 2003
G-KDAS Landing at London Gatwick 1998
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Flight 2180

On February 14th 1983 Europa Flight 2180 Destined for Charles De Gaulle Airport From London Gatwick After Take off, The Flight experienced System Failure and Fire on the Landing Gear The Aircraft ultimately crashed, Ending the Lives of 218 of 225 Onboard.
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Final Flights

The Last ever flight was on September 17th 2003 from LHR-JFK Painted with golden livery The Aircraft Pictured At Feb 2nd 2003
As a Special Legacy Livery
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Extras

August 7th 1985 DC-10 Ad
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General Characteristics

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  • Wingspan 165.4ft (50.4m)
  • Length 181.7ft (55.4m)
  • Height 59.0ft (18.0m)
  • Empty Weight N/A
  • Loaded Weight 132,599lbs (60,146kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.148
  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.033
  • Wing Loading 28.2lbs/ft2 (137.7kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 4,700.5ft2 (436.7m2)
  • Drag Points 10416

Parts

  • Number of Parts 518
  • Control Surfaces 9
  • Performance Cost 3,468