DC10

Aircraft Specifications

DC10 Quick Guide Flier

Primary Mission: Aerial Fire Fighting

Operator: 10 Tanker Air Carrier, LLC

Aircraft: McDonnell Douglas DC-10

Engines: General Electric CF6

Certification Basis: U.S. FAA STC;
Standard Certification of Airworthiness, FAR 36 Stage III

Drop Tank Capacity: 11,600 U.S. Gallons 44,080 Liters

Drop Rate: Variable – Cockpit Controlled

Typical Drop Speed / Altitude:
140-150 KTS. / 200-500 FT. A.G.L.

Coverage Level: 1-8

Operational Range: 500 N.M. Radius
@ 310 KTS. CAS

Refill Time: 10-20 minutes

Ferry Range: 3000 N.M.

Suppliers / Participants

A/C Maintenance Program – Boeing

Engine Support – General Electric

Tank System – Erickson Air-Crane

Certification – U.S. FAA ACO-LGB; NIFC, IAB

Engineering – Aircraft Technical Service,  Inc.

Tank Manufacturing – Jordan Aircraft Services, Inc.

Tank Installation – Victorville Aerospace,  LLC

Support – Southern California Logistics Airport (VCV)

Machining – Aeroshear Aviation Services,  Inc.

Test Support – Victorville Fire Dept.

Paint – Leading Edge Aviation Services