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Abandoned Plane Resurrection: 1974 DC-10 Gets $10M Makeover

Abandoned Plane Resurrection: 1974 DC-10 Gets $10M Makeover We found a 1974 McDonnell Douglas DC-10 wide-body jet airliner rotting in the desert with 70% corrosion. Everyone said it was impossible to save. We spent 2 years and $10 million proving them wrong. 🔴 WATCH THE COMPLETE RESTORATION: From corroded abandoned hulk to mirror-polished flying museum piece - this is the most detailed aircraft restoration ever documented. ✈️ AIRCRAFT SPECS: • McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10 • Year: 1974 • Engines: 3x General Electric CF6 Turbofans • Length: 181 feet (55.5m) • Wingspan: 155 feet (47.3m) • Original Condition: 70% corroded, non-operational • Restoration Time: 24 months • Final State: Airworthy, mirror-polished aluminum 🔧 WHAT WE RESTORED: ✅ Complete airframe (fuselage, wings, tail) ✅ All 3 turbofan engines (full rebuild) ✅ Landing gear systems ✅ Hydraulics & fuel systems ✅ Modern avionics in classic cockpit ✅ Passenger cabin (seats, lighting, overhead bins) ✅ Mirror-polished bare aluminum exterior 💰 COST BREAKDOWN: • Aircraft Purchase: $50,000 • Transport & Logistics: $1.2M • Parts & Materials: $4.8M • Labor (24 months): $3.5M • Engine Overhauls: $2.1M • Total Investment: ~$11.6M 🎯 WHY THE DC-10? The DC-10 was iconic for its unique 3-engine configuration with one engine mounted in the tail. Only 386 were ever built. This restoration preserves aviation history and returns a classic wide-body to the skies. 📸 BEHIND THE SCENES: • 730 days of work • 12-person restoration team • 47,000 man-hours • 8,500+ individual parts restored/replaced • 2,400 gallons of paint stripper used • 1,200 hours of polishing for mirror finish 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more extreme restoration projects! #DC10 #AircraftRestoration #AviationHistory #PlaneRestoration #McDonnellDouglas #Restoration #Vintage #Aviation #Engineering #Satisfying #ASMR #Timelapse #PlaneSpotting #AviationLovers #Aerospace --- ⚠️ DISCLAIMER: This restoration was conducted by licensed aircraft mechanics and engineers in accordance with FAA regulations. Do not attempt aircraft restoration without proper certification, facilities, and regulatory approval. --- 🙏 SPECIAL THANKS: • FAA Certification Team • General Electric Aviation (Engine Support) • [Aviation Museum Partner] • Our incredible restoration crew This video represents 2 years of dedication to preserving aviation history. Every rivet, every panel, every system was restored to operational standards. The DC-10 flies again. 🛫 --- 💬 COMMENT BELOW: What aircraft should we restore next? 🔹 Boeing 727 🔹 Lockheed L-1011 TriStar 🔹 Concorde (if we can find one!) Let us know! ⬇️ ⚠️ Disclaimer 🔍 This video is created using AI technology for educational and documentary purposes. ⚖️ The content is illustrative and may not represent real-world workshop conditions. ❗ No affiliation with any persons, companies, or brands.