Only eight DC-10s remain operational around the world - mostly in the United States as firebombers and tankers.

Though maintenance work and the release of subsequent models in the DC-10 family aimed to address problems such as faults with the electric actuator used in the cargo doors, there's no doubt that ...

The Extender is based on the civilian DC-10 commercial aircraft and has been ... 10A to increase its delivery range. The large cargo-loading door can accept most air forces' fighter unit support ...

Engineer Dan Applegate repeatedly warned of unsafe cargo door designs on DC-10 jets. His fears materialized in 1974 when a door malfunctioned mid-flight, causing the Turkish Airlines Flight 981 ...