747SP vs DC-10-30
The 747SP typically seats about 6 more passengers and flies about 1,200 km further. The DC-10-30 flew first, 3 years earlier.
747SP · 56.3 m
DC-10-30 · 55.4 m
| Boeing 747SP | McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Boeing | McDonnell Douglas |
| First flight | 1975 | 1972 |
| Typical seats | 276 | 270 |
| Range | 10,800 km | 9,600 km |
| Length | 56.3 m | 55.4 m |
| Engines | 4 × jet | 3 × jet |
| Body | Wide-body | Wide-body |
● marks the higher figure. Bigger isn’t always better: airlines pick the size that fits the route.
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