How to spot it
Three engines: one under each wing and one high in the fin with a straight-through intake, and no winglets.
Often confused with
McDonnell Douglas MD-11
The MD-11 has winglets above and below the wingtip and a longer fuselage; the DC-10 has plain wingtips.
McDonnell Douglas DC-10 vs McDonnell Douglas MD-11: side by sideLockheed L-1011 TriStar
The TriStar's centre engine is fed by an S-shaped duct and exits at the tail cone; the DC-10's centre engine sits in a straight pod through the fin.
McDonnell Douglas DC-10 vs Lockheed L-1011 TriStar: side by sideMcDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender
The KC-10 has a refuelling boom under the tail and few windows.
McDonnell Douglas DC-10 vs McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender: side by sideDid you know
The DC-10's third engine sits in the tail fin, above the fuselage.
Details
| Maker | McDonnell Douglas |
|---|---|
| Type | Airliner |
| ICAO code | DC10 |
| First flight | 1970 |
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