McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30

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08 Aug 2026 · © Unknown

Idk just first spot from google(in not nearby airport rn)

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Aircraft

DC-10-30 DC10

Sabena retro livery

Airline

Schmiedel Air Service

SAB / SN

Manufacturer

McDonnell Douglas

Achievements

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Location

Almaty International Airport

ALA/UAAA

43.3543, 77.0428

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Almaty International Airport ALA

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The DC-10 was a major widebody trijet in the 1970s-1990s, notably used on long-haul routes. Sabena, the now-defunct Belgian airline, was a significant European operator.

Fleet Rarity

No longer in commercial passenger service; all DC-10s are rare, nearly extinct in passenger form and a handful in cargo/utility roles.

Record Flights

DC-10-30 flew historically long intercontinental routes including Brussels to New York and Kinshasa. No specific record for this airframe.

Safety & Events

The DC-10 had several notable incidents in its service but Sabena\'s DC-10s mostly had routine long-haul histories. Sabena itself ceased operations in 2001.

Future Outlook

Majority scrapped or converted to freighters or used as firefighting aircraft. Sabena ceased operations and all its DC-10s were retired or sold off.

Specifications

General Electric CF6-50C2 (typical for DC-10-30, specific not visible)

Engine

50.4 m

Wingspan

55.5 m

Length

10,610 km

Range

908 km/h

Speed

270-380 passengers (typical 3-class: 250)

Capacity

263,160 kg

MTOW

17.7 m

Height

227 kN (51,000 lbf) per engine (CF6-50C2 typical)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 3 (older) ~98-105 dB on approach

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