McDonnell Douglas DC-10-40 Northwest Orient Airlines N156US
- Manufacturer:
- McDonnell Douglas
- Type / Model:
- DC-10
- Version:
- 40
- Registration:
- N156US
- Colour Scheme:
- Northwest Orient Airlines
- Location:
- Miami - International, United States
- Photographer:
- Carl Ford
- Date Taken:
- 01/08/1978
- Image ID:
- #116586
- High-Res Photo Dimensions (Pixels):
- 3570 x 2382
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Aircraft Data
The DC-10 is a three engined medium to long range widebody airliner. It was the first of the trijet widebody airliners, and was built from 1970 to 1988. After some early crashes the DC-10 settled down to be a very reliable workhorse, built in many varian
The DC-10-40 was a long range version, similar to the series 30, but powered by Pratt and Whitney engines, this version was ordered by JAL and Northwest Airlines. Survivors are all converted to freighters.
| Country of Origin | First Flight | No. Built | No. In Service | Crew | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 1972 | 42 | 8 | 3 | 250 - 380 |
Power
Used the JT9D-20, rated at 49400lb thrust, or the 53000lb JT9D-59A
| Engine Count | 3 | |
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Dimensions
| Length | 51.97 m. 170 ft. 6 in. |
| Wing Span | 50.39 m. 165 ft. 4 in. |
| Height | 17.78 m. 58 ft. 4 in. |
| Empty Weight | 122675 kg. 270210 lbs. |
| Max Weight | 251970 kg. 555000 lbs. |
Performance
| Max Speed | 853 kph 530 mph |
| Cruise Speed | 789 kph 490 mph |
| Ceiling | 12801.6 m. 42000 ft. |
| Normal Range | nm km. |
| Max Range |
10649
5750
nm
km.
Range with max payload and reserves. |
Display data using: Metric Imperial
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