Comparison of Douglas DC-8-53 and McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender

Attribute	McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender ×	Douglas DC-8-53 ×
General
Manufacturer	McDonnell Douglas	Douglas Aircraft Co.
Model	McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender	Douglas DC-8-53
Country	United States	United States
Manufactured from (year)	1979	1961
Manufactured to (year)	1987	1972
Type	Military Transport Planes	Mid Size Passenger Jets
Icao	DC10	DC85
Performance
Engine	3x F103/General Electric CF6-50C2	4x Pratt and Whitney JT3D-3B
Power, lbf (lbf)	52,500	18,000
Avionics	Rockwell Collins	-
Max cruise speed (km/h)	867	895
Approach speed (km/h)	276	254
Travel range (km)	8,149	9,186
Service ceiling (m)	12,802	10,973
Rate of climb (m/sec)	34.9	6.6
Take off distance (m)	3,000	3,000
Landing distance (m)	1,800	2,000
Weights
Max take off weight (kg)	268,980	147,420
Max landing weight (kg)	188,940	108,860
Max payload (kg)	76,843	45,820
Fuel tank capacity (l)	161,712	88,847
Baggage volume (m³)	477	39.4
Dimensions
Seats	4	189
Cabin height (m)	2.5	2.21
Cabin width (m)	5.7	3.5
Cabin length (m)	36.8	39
Exterior length (m)	55.35	45.9
Tail height (m)	17.7	13.21
Fuselage diameter (m)	6.02	3.74
Wing span (m)	50.41	43.4
Wing tips	No Winglets	No Winglets