DC-10 and MD-11 family
The DC-10 and MD-11 line on this site has two variants. Length runs from the DC-10 to the MD-11, a spread of 20.6 ft (11.3%). Two different wingspans appear across the line. All share Design Group IV and Approach Category D.
The DC-10 has the 4th-widest main gear of the 364 types on this site. The MD-11 stops 0.5 ft short of the 171 ft wingspan line where Design Group V begins. The MD-11 has the greatest length, the highest maximum takeoff weight, the longest wingspan and the 2nd-longest wheelbase in Design Group IV (20 types). The MD-11 has the 5th-highest FAA reference approach speed of the 364 types on this site (the input for its Approach Category).
Every variant, shortest first
| Variant | Wingspan | Length | Tail height | Max. takeoff weight | Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonnell Douglas DC-10 | 165.3 ft | 181.6 ft | 58.1 ft | 580,000 lb | IV-D |
| McDonnell Douglas MD-11 | 170.5 ft | 202.2 ft | 58.8 ft | 602,500 lb | IV-D |
More from the line
The DC-10 has the 2nd-tallest tail in Design Group IV (20 types).
Source: FAA Aircraft Characteristics Database, October 2024 release. How we measure.