Lockheed L-1011 TriStar vs McDonnell Douglas DC-10
Top speed, range, size and history side by side. Each was built for its own job, so this shows how they differ, not which is better.
The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 is faster: 982 km/h against 964 km/h for the Lockheed L-1011 TriStar. The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 flies further: 9,600 km against 4,963 km for the Lockheed L-1011 TriStar. The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 has the wider wingspan: 50.4 m against 47.3 m for the Lockheed L-1011 TriStar. The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 is heavier at takeoff: 263 tonnes against 195 tonnes for the Lockheed L-1011 TriStar. Both first flew in 1970.
| Lockheed L-1011 TriStar | McDonnell Douglas DC-10 |
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| Top speed | 964 km/h (599 mph) | 982 km/h (610 mph) |
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| Range | 4,963 km (3,084 miles) | 9,600 km (5,965 miles) |
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| Length | 54.2 m (178 ft) | 55.5 m (182 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 47.3 m (155 ft) | 50.4 m (165 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 195 t (429,897 lb) | 263 t (579,810 lb) |
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| First flight | 1970 | 1970 |
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| Crew and capacity | 3 crew, 256 to 400 seats | 3 crew, 250 to 380 seats |
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| Engines | 3 × RB211 turbofan | 3 × turbofan |
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| Built by | Lockheed | McDonnell Douglas |
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| Country | USA | USA |
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