McDonnell Douglas MD-11F vs C-17 Globemaster III
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 MD-11F is faster: 945 km/h against 830 km/h for the C-17 Globemaster III. The McDonnell Douglas MD-11F flies further: 7,320 km against 4,480 km for the C-17 Globemaster III. The McDonnell Douglas MD-11F has the wider wingspan: 52 m against 51.8 m for the C-17 Globemaster III. The McDonnell Douglas MD-11F is heavier at takeoff: 286 tonnes against 265 tonnes for the C-17 Globemaster III. The McDonnell Douglas MD-11F first flew in 1990, 1 year before the C-17 Globemaster III (1991).
| McDonnell Douglas MD-11F | C-17 Globemaster III |
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| Top speed | 945 km/h (587 mph) | 830 km/h (516 mph) |
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| Range | 7,320 km (4,548 miles) | 4,480 km (2,784 miles) |
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| Length | 61.6 m (202 ft) | 53 m (174 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 52 m (171 ft) | 51.8 m (170 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 286 t (630,516 lb) | 265 t (584,219 lb) |
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| First flight | 1990 | 1991 |
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| Crew and capacity | 91 t payload | 77.5 t payload |
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| Engines | 3 × turbofan | 4 × F117 turbofan |
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| Built by | McDonnell Douglas | McDonnell Douglas / Boeing |
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| Country | USA | USA |
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