On the initiative of the Swissair were from 1971 the long haul versions of the DC - 10 , called DC - 10-30 / -40 developed . They differed from the models DC - 10-10 ( domestic version ) with longer wings and , as the main feature , an additional hull chassis .
Technical specifications:
3 General Electric 50C engines each with 240 kN , respectively . 24500 kp thrust
Cruising speed: 885 km / h
Range: 10500 km
Crew: Cockpit 3 / booth 10
Passengers : 237 ( at Balair , the charter company of Swissair , there were 327 seats .... )
Application: Africa , the Americas , Middle East and Asia
HB - IHA ( St. Gallen ) was factory delivered to Swissair in November 1972nd She stood up in September 1983 in use and was sold through a broker to the airline Equatoriana .
Author: Oldtimer
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