The McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 is a wide-body aircraft that was manufactured by McDonnell Douglas from 1969 to 1989. It's the most common model of the DC-10, which is designed for medium to long-range flights and has a twin-aisle layout. The DC-10-30 has a larger wingspan and fuel tanks than other DC-10 models. It has a range similar to the Boeing 747 but can use shorter runways.
The DC-10-30 has the following specifications:
Wingspan: 50.40 m
Length: 55.00 m
Height: 17.70 m
Powerplant: 3 x GE CF6-6D (178 kN) or 3 x GE CF6-6D1 (182,4 kN) turbofans
Engine model: General Electric CF6 or Pratt & Whitney JT9D
The DC-10-30 has had several internal configurations over the years, including:
1970s: 241 first class seats, 30 economy class seats, and 211 general class seats
1980s: 232 first class seats, 20 business class seats, and 177 economy class seats
The DC-10 has had a reputation for safety issues, including cargo door failures, poor maintenance, engine failures, and communication errors.