How the DC-10-10 fits into the DC-10 story
DC-10-10 is a retired member of the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 family, known for the original domestic-range version that launched the family.
The DC-10-10 earned a distinct place in the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 family story through its engines, seating, range, service entry, and the missions operators chose it to fly.
Service entry
1971
Seating
250 to 380
Range
3,500 nm
Variant history
Why it branches from the family
The DC-10-10 stands out within the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 family because it captures the original domestic-range version that launched the family.
It entered service in 1971 with General Electric CF6-6 engines, typical seating for 250 to 380, and published range of about 3,500 nautical miles.
Fact rows
Reference snapshot
- ICAO designator
- DC10
- Designator references
- Engines
- General Electric CF6-6
- Type data
- Service entry
- 1971
- Operator records
- Typical seating
- 250 to 380
- Operator layouts
- Range
- 3,500 nm
- Planning data
Return to the family page
Return to the family history for the wider program story, then compare this version with the other models that carried the design into different markets and missions.