N264DE
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30F (KDC-10 tanker conversion) (KDC-10-30 (tanker conversion))
McDonnell Douglas
10 Hours
Duration of Flight
5200 NM
Range
N/A
Max Speed
Gallery
Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2023-07-28| Date | From | To | Flight Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-10 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-08-04 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-02-02 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2022-10-15 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
AI Summary
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30F (KDC-10 tanker conversion) (KDC-10-30 (tanker conversion))
Overview
1978 DC-10-30F, owner AIRCRAFT ENDEAVORS LLC (San Antonio, TX). Airworthiness class: Experimental/Normal. Mode S: A28E29. Certificate issued 2022-04-26; airworthiness 2025-06-14; registration expires 2029-04-30.
Specifications
- Engines: 3× GE CF6-50C2 (51800 lbf each)
- Range: 5200 nm
- Cruise: 500 kts
- Seats: 385
- Ceiling: 42000 ft
Operations & Cabin
KDC-10 tanker conversion with refuelling boom and cargo capability Configured for tanker/refuelling operations and cargo; original passenger seating removed or repurposed for mission equipment
Model & Market Context
This airframe, registered as N264DE, is a McDonnell Douglas-built widebody delivered in 1978 with manufacturer serial number 46985. The airplane is a freight/tanker conversion type listed as a McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30F (KDC-10 tanker conversion) and is registered to AIRCRAFT ENDEAVORS LLC, a corporation based in San Antonio, TX, US. The certificate of registry is United States (US) and the airframe is configured with a tanker refuelling boom and retained cargo capability. Not published: recent valuation and detailed condition report.
The cabin of this individual airframe reflects its conversion role as a KDC-10 tanker with integrated refuelling boom hardware while preserving cargo loading capability, allowing mixed tanker-cargo missions. Avionics fit is Not published for this specific registration; common conversions retain reinforced structure, fuel transfer plumbing and hose/boom control systems compatible with aerial refuelling operations. Based on owner location and U.S. registration, typical mission profiles for this airframe would include long-range tanker sorties, cross-border cargo logistics and support roles up to the type’s intercontinental range capability. Maintenance considerations specific to this airframe include continuing support for the CF6-50C2 engine series and airframe corrosion and systems updates typical of late-1970s-build long-range freighters.
The DC-10-30F KDC-10 conversion occupies a niche for multi-role aerial refuelling and heavy cargo transport utilizing the three-engine CF6-50 powerplant and an intercontinental range of about 5,200 nm. Competitive alternatives in the market include later-generation converted widebodies and tri-jet derivatives such as the MD-11 freighter for range and payload trade-offs. Buyer and charter demand for converted tankers is specialized and driven by military, government and select commercial logistics operators; resale considerations hinge on airframe hours, remaining structural life and continued availability of parts and engine support for the GE CF6-50C2 fleet.
Aircraft Comparison
| Parameter | N264DE | N111RE | N17085 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial Number (MSN) | 46985 | 49670 | 47957 |
| Year Manufactured | 1978 | 1988 | 1975 |
| Duration of Flight | 10 Hours | 5 Hours | 11 Hours |
| Range | 5200 NM | 2372 NM | 5200 NM |
| Max Speed | N/A | 500 MPH | 507 MPH |
| Aircraft Class | Over 20,000lbs | Over 20,000lbs | Over 20,000lbs |
| Service Ceiling | 42000 ft | 37000 ft | 42000 ft |
| Max Passengers | 385 | 19 | 345 |
| Cabin Comfort | No items found. | No items found. | No items found. |