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gptkbp:instanceOf
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military aircraft
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gptkbp:aircraft
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gptkb:DC-10_family
high-mounted wings
lightweight for its class
tanker and transport
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gptkbp:armament
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none
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gptkbp:avionics
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modernized over time
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gptkbp:built
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60
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gptkbp:colors
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Air_Force_gray
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gptkbp:communitySupport
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allows for various configurations
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gptkbp:constructionMaterial
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aluminum alloy
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gptkbp:crew
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3
pilot, co-pilot, boom operator
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gptkbp:decommissioningDate
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ongoing
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gptkbp:design
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based_on_DC-10
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gptkbp:emergencyServices
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redundant systems in place
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gptkbp:engineType
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gptkb:CF6-50
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gptkbp:firstFlight
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1980
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gptkbp:firstMatch
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flying boom and hose
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gptkbp:fuel_capacity
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356,000 lb
high for a tanker aircraft
up to 1,000 gallons per minute
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gptkbp:headlights
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T-tail configuration
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gptkbp:height
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58 ft 9 in
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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first military aircraft to use a DC-10 airframe.
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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KC-10
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gptkbp:internationalRelations
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none
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gptkbp:landing_gear
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tricycle type
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gptkbp:length
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165 ft 3 in
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gptkbp:maintenance
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requires regular inspections
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:McDonnell_Douglas
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gptkbp:maximum_speed
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Mach_0.9
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gptkbp:maxTakeoffWeight
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580,000 lb
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gptkbp:missions
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Operation Enduring Freedom
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gptkbp:modifications
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cargo door added
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gptkbp:nickname
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Extender
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gptkbp:operational_status
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gptkb:Gulf_War
active
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gptkbp:operationalRange
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global
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gptkbp:passenger_traffic
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75,000 lb
27,000 lb
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gptkbp:primaryUser
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gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
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gptkbp:propulsion
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52,000 lbf per engine
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gptkbp:range
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11,000 miles
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gptkbp:retirementYear
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planned for 2020s
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gptkbp:role
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tanker aircraft
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gptkbp:safetyFeatures
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generally good
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gptkbp:service_ceiling
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42,000 ft
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gptkbp:serviceType
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1981
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gptkbp:supportRole
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strategic airlift
air-to-air refueling
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gptkbp:surrounding_area
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6,000 sq ft
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gptkbp:training
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requires specialized training for crew
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gptkbp:wingspan
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165 ft 10 in
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