How long can a KC-10 fly?

about 4,400 miles
The KC-10 can transport up to 75 people and nearly 170,000 pounds (76,560 kilograms) of cargo a distance of about 4,400 miles (7,040 kilometers) unrefueled.

How many pallets can a KC-10 hold?

The large cargo-loading door can accept most air forces’ fighter unit support equipment. Powered rollers and winches inside the cargo compartment permit moving heavy loads. The cargo compartment can accommodate loads ranging from 27 pallets to a mix of 17 pallets and 75 passengers.

How long is the KC-10 boom?

54.4m
The KC-10’s refuelling boom. Taking off from RAF Midenhall. Aerial view of the KC-10 refuelling an F-22 Raptor. The KC-10 has a length of 54.4m, a wing span of 50m and a wing area of 367.7m².

How much is a KC-10 worth?

For comparison’s sake, a KC-135 would cost approximately $62.2 million and a KC-10—another aerial refueling tanker—would cost approximately $139 million in 2020 dollars.

How many planes can a KC-10 refuel?

Fifteen aircraft

Specifications
Primary Function:	Aerial refueling/transport.
Maximum Useable Fuel:	342,000 Pounds All fuel is usable or transferable via either boom or probe and drogue refueling Fifteen aircraft are modified with two wing-mounted air refueling pods which allow for simultaneous operations with probe equipped aircraft.

Are dc10 still flying?

In February 2014, the DC-10 made its last commercial passenger flight. Cargo airlines continue to operate it as a freighter, its largest operator is FedEx Express. A few DC-10s have been converted for aerial firefighting use. Some DC-10s are on display, while other retired aircraft are in storage.

How many KC 10s does the Air Force have?

The KC-10 was the second McDonnell Douglas transport aircraft to be selected by the Air Force following the C-9. A total of 60 KC-10s were produced for the USAF….McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender.

KC-10 Extender
Status	In service
Primary users	United States Air Force Omega Aerial Refueling Services Royal Netherlands Air Force (historical)