I'm going around and around with a friend regarding a supposed name for the DC-10 aircraft. We were comparing the DC-10 to its then rival the Lockheed L-1011 TriStar. We both agree that Lockheed named its L-1011 the TriStar. However my friend is claiming that the DC-10 was called the "Air Bus." I argue that while some people may have nicknamed it the "Air Bus" at one time, it should not be considered an official name given to it by McDonnell Douglas. I maintain that the DC-10 was given no official name at all by its creator, other than the USAF's refueling tanker version, the KC-10 "EXTENDER."
I can find no evidence on line that the DC-10 was named Air Bus, or any other name for that matter.
...need an expert here to resolve this please.
I can find no evidence on line that the DC-10 was named Air Bus, or any other name for that matter.
...need an expert here to resolve this please.
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