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 | | In the 1960s, American Airlines approached Lockheed and competitor Douglas with a need for an aircraft smaller than the existing 747, but still capable of flying to distant locales such as London, the Caribbean, and Latin America from company hubs in Dallas/Ft Worth and New York. |
 | | The main visible difference between the TriStar and DC-10 is in the middle/tail engine; the DC-10's engine is external for more power, while the TriStar's engine is integrated into the tail through an S-duct (similar to the Boeing 727) for improved quietness and stability. |
 | | Cathay Pacific eventually became the largest non-US operator of the type by acquiring many of the Eastern Airlines examples when Eastern Airlines went bankrupt, operating as many as 21 aircraft. |
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