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DC-10-30 vs 747-100

The 747-100 typically seats about 96 more passengers and flies about 200 km further. The 747-100 flew first, 3 years earlier.

DC-10-30 · 55.4 m
747-100 · 70.6 m
Side views drawn to the same scale.
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30Boeing 747-100
MakerMcDonnell DouglasBoeing
First flight19721969
Typical seats270366
Range9,600 km9,800 km
Length55.4 m70.6 m
Engines3 × jet4 × jet
BodyWide-bodyWide-body

● marks the higher figure. Bigger isn’t always better: airlines pick the size that fits the route.

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