DC-10 Arrow Cargo 3d model

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The DC-10 is a top-of-the-line 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. The model was a game-changer for the company's long-range operations, succeeding the DC-8 as the go-to choice for airlines, and competing directly in the same markets as the A300, 747, and L-1011 Tristar, which boasts a similar layout to the DC-10. All major surface textures are 2K in greatest dimension, with color maps provided. Photoshop templates for each detail are available for download, giving users complete control over their design. The production of the DC-10 came to an end in December 1988, with 386 units 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 eventually succeeded by its related cousin, the MD-11, which entered service in 1990. The design of the DC-10 began in 1967, and it quickly became the company's first commercial airliner after the merger between the two leading aircraft corporations. It was built to a specification from American Airlines for a widebody aircraft that was smaller than the 747 but capable of flying similar long-range routes from airports with shorter runways. Although the 747 had commercial advantages due to its size, smaller airports couldn't accommodate it because of gate restrictions and runway length. The DC-10 was able to capitalize on this by offering a more versatile option. The DC-10 made its maiden flight 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, nearly a year before the L-1011 Tristar. The similarity to the L-1011 in terms of passenger capacity and simultaneous launch resulted in a head-to-head sales competition that affected the profitability of the aircraft. The launch customers for the DC-10 were American Airlines and United Airlines, with orders for 25 and 60 respectively of the Series 10 model. Eventually, the DC-10 was able to distinguish itself from its competitors by introducing a second engine supplier, which has the possible effect of controlling costs due to competition, as well as earlier introduction of longer-range variants than the L-1011.