McDonnell Douglas DC-10 vs Airbus A300
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 833 km/h for the Airbus A300. The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 flies further: 9,600 km against 7,540 km for the Airbus A300. The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 has the wider wingspan: 50.4 m against 44.8 m for the Airbus A300. The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 is heavier at takeoff: 263 tonnes against 172 tonnes for the Airbus A300. The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 first flew in 1970, 2 years before the Airbus A300 (1972).
| McDonnell Douglas DC-10 | Airbus A300 |
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| Top speed | 982 km/h (610 mph) | 833 km/h (518 mph) |
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| Range | 9,600 km (5,965 miles) | 7,540 km (4,685 miles) |
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| Length | 55.5 m (182 ft) | 54.1 m (177 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 50.4 m (165 ft) | 44.8 m (147 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 263 t (579,810 lb) | 172 t (378,530 lb) |
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| First flight | 1970 | 1972 |
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| Crew and capacity | 3 crew, 250 to 380 seats | 2 crew, 247 to 266 seats |
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| Engines | 3 × turbofan | 2 × turbofan |
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| Built by | McDonnell Douglas | Airbus |
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| Country | USA | Europe |
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