The Kc-10

Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Role Air-to-air tanker Developed from McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 Unit cost KC-10: US$88.4 million (1998) Status Active service Primary users United States Air Force Royal Netherlands Air Force (KDC-10) Produced KC-10: 1979-1987 Number built KC-10: 60
KDC-10: 4

Crew: 4 (pilot, copilot, flight engineer, boom operator)
Length: 181 ft 7 in (54.4 m)
Wingspan: 165 ft 4.5 in (50 m)
Height: 58 ft 1 in (17.4 m)
Wing area: 3,958 ft² (367.7 m²)
Empty weight: 241,027 lb (109,328 kg)
Loaded weight: 593,000 lb (269,000 kg)
Max takeoff weight: 590,000 lb (267,600 kg)
Powerplant: 3× F103/General Electric CF6-50C2 turbofans, 52,500 lbf (236 kN) each
Maximum capacity: 356,000 lb (160,200 kg) (limited on takeoff by MTOW)
A KC-10 on the ground.
Performance
Maximum speed: 538 knots (619 mph, 996 km/h)
Range: 4,400 mi (7,032 km)
Ferry range: 11,500 mi (18,507 km)
Service ceiling: 42,000 ft (12,727 m)
Rate of climb: 6,870 ft/min (34.9 m/s)

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