While the KC-10’s primary mission is aerial refueling, it can accommodate 75 passengers and transport 170,000 pounds of cargo. The Extender is based on the civilian DC-10 commercial aircraft and ...

KC-10 Extender Flying Tanker The KC-10 Extender is a large, flying tanker. It was developed in the 70s based on the civilian passenger aircraft, the McDonnell Douglas DC-10.