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Military Aircraft
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Military Aircraft
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| The United States Air Force/McDonnell Douglas KC-10A advanced tanker/cargo aircraft is a version of the intercontinental-range DC-10 Series 30CF (convertible freighter), modified to provide increased mobility for U.S. forces in contingency operations by: refueling fighters and simultaneously carrying the fighters' support equipment and support people on overseas deployments: refueling strategic air-lifters (such as the USAF C-5 and C-l4l) during overseas deployments and re-supply missions; and augmenting the U.S. airlift capability. In most instances, the KC-10A performs these missions without dependence on overseas bases and without depleting critical fuel supplies in the theater of operations. Equipped with its own refueling receptacle, the KC-10A can support deployment of fighters, fighter support aircraft and airlifters from U.S. bases to any area in the world, with considerable savings in both cost and fuel compared to pre-KC-l0A capabilities. |
TECHNICAL DATA
| Description | Specifications |
| Manufacturer: McDonnell Douglas | Length: 181 ft. 7 in. |
| First Flight: July 12, 1980 | Height: 58 ft. 1 in. |
| Model: A | Wing Span: 155 ft. 4 in. |
| Crew: | Wing Area: |
| Nickname: Extender | Empty Weight: |
| Basic Role: Tanker / Cargo | Max. Weight: 4,370 lb. |
| Other Versions: KDC-10s | Armament: None |
| Principal User: Netherlands, USA. |
Propulsion |
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Performance |
Power Plant: General Electric CF-6-50C2 turbofans. |
| Range: 4,370 miles. | Horsepower: 52,500 lb. each engine |
| Max. Speed: 610 mph. | No. Of Engines: Three |
| Ceiling: 33,400 ft. | |
| Climb Rate: |
