DC-10 Air Cargo (Old Livery) 3d model

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The DC-10 is an American three-engine medium- to long-range widebody airliner, with two engines mounted on underwing pylons and a third engine at the base of the vertical stabilizer. This model was designed as a successor to the company's DC-8 for long-range operations and competed in the same markets as the A300, 747, and L-1011 Tristar. All major surface textures are 2K in greatest dimension, with color maps provided and Photoshop templates available for download. Production of the DC-10 ended in December 1988, with a total of 386 delivered to airlines and 60 to the U.S. Air Force as air-to-air refueling tankers, designated the KC-10 Extender. The DC-10 was succeeded by the related MD-11, which entered service in 1990. The design of the DC-10 began in 1967, following a merger between two major aircraft manufacturers. It was built to meet a specification from American Airlines for a widebody aircraft that could fly long-range routes from airports with shorter runways. Although the 747 had commercial advantages due to its size, smaller airports were unable to accommodate it because of gate restrictions and runway length. The DC-10 first flew on August 29, 1970, and entered commercial service with launch customer American Airlines on August 5, 1971, on a round trip flight between Los Angeles and Chicago. This marked nearly a year before the L-1011 Tristar entered service, which was built to a similar specification. The similarity in passenger capacity and launch timeframe resulted in a head-to-head sales competition that affected profitability for both aircraft. The DC-10 was eventually able to distinguish itself from its competitors with a second engine supplier, which controlled costs due to competition, as well as earlier introduction of longer range variants than the L-1011. The DC-10's success ultimately led to it becoming a popular choice among airlines, with American Airlines and United Airlines being among its early adopters. The aircraft was able to capitalize on its ability to operate from smaller airports, making it an attractive option for carriers looking to expand their routes. In the end, the DC-10 proved to be a successful aircraft, despite facing intense competition in the market. Its innovative design and ability to operate from smaller airports made it a popular choice among airlines, cementing its place as a legendary aircraft in aviation history.