Introduction
History and details
TRANSPORT WINGS kits are model kits of large aircraft. They are suitable for the
experienced modeller, who can now own 1:72 models of many of the world's largest
airliners and their military transport variants. Because of their size, they are moulded in very
heavy (2 mm) plastic, and are supplied with all parts pre-cut. Additional cutting and sanding
is required, and the parts are assembled with polystyrene cement, as with any other plastic
kit. Resin or metal parts should be attached with super glue (cyanoacrylate) or 5-minute
epoxy as the builder prefers.
The KC-10A is a modified version of the McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30CF, which
entered service in 1981. Although it retains 88 percent systems commonality with the DC-
10, it has additional systems and equipment necessary for its air force mission.
Using either an advanced aerial refueling boom, or a hose and drogue centerline
refueling system, the KC-10 can refuel a wide variety of U.S. and allied military aircraft
within the same mission. The aircraft has lighting for night operations.
The KC-10's boom operator controls refueling operations from a position in the rear of
the aircraft, where the receiver aircraft can be seen through a wide window. During boom
refueling operations, fuel is transferred to the receiver at a maximum rate of 1,100 gallons
(4,180 liters) per minute; the hose and drogue refueling maximum rate is 470 gallons (1,786
liters) per minute. The KC-10 can be air-refueled by a KC-135 or another KC-10A to
increase its delivery range.
The KC-10 can transport loads ranging from 27 pallets to a mix of 17 pallets and 75
passengers a distance of about 4,400 miles (7,040 kilometers) unrefueled. 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.
Specification
General characteristics
Crew: 4 (pilot, copilot, flight engineer, boom operator)
Length: 181 ft 7 in (54.4 m)
Wingspan: 165 ft 4.5 in (50 m)
Height: 58 ft 1 in (17.4 m)
Wing area: 3,958 ft² (367.7 m²)
Empty weight: 241,027 lb (109,328 kg)
Loaded weight: 593,000 lb (269,000 kg)
Max takeoff weight: 590,000 lb (267,600 kg)
Powerplant:
3× F103/General Electric CF6-50C2 turbofans, 52,500 lbf (236 kN) each
Maximum fuel capacity: 356,000 lb (160,200 kg).
Performance
Maximum speed: 538 knots (619 mph, 996 km/h)
Range: 4,400 mi (7,032 km)
Ferry range: 11,500 mi (18,507 km)
Service ceiling: 42,000 ft (12,727 m)
Rate of climb: 6,870 ft/min (34.9 m/s)
