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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.