About the McDonnell Douglas DC-10
McDonnell Douglas developed the DC-10 as a wide-body airliner with three engines. The Series 10 was intended for domestic routes, while the Series 30 and 40 were designed for longer routes. The first deliveries took place in 1971.
Seating capacity
Boeing’s historical summary lists 250 to 380 passengers, depending on configuration. An airline’s cabin could differ from that range, and cargo versions did not use a passenger seating plan.
Cabin layout
The DC-10 passenger cabin had two aisles. AOM’s historical DC-10-30 seat map shows separate Opale, Espace Confort and Azur sections, with seating that changes by section.
How to recognize a McDonnell Douglas DC-10
Look for two engines under the wings and one at the base of the vertical tail. The later MD-11 shares that arrangement, with a longer fuselage and winglets.
Variants and related aircraft
The DC-10 family included the Series 10, 30 and 40 and convertible passenger-cargo versions. The FAA also lists the MD-10 under DC10, while the MD-11 uses MD11.
Frequently asked questions
How many seats did a McDonnell Douglas DC-10 have?
Boeing lists 250 to 380 passengers in its historical summary. The actual seating depended on the version and cabin fitted by the operator.
What is the radar code for the McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The FAA lists both the DC-10 and MD-10 under DC10.