Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical
Flight Crew Landed in Emergency Condition; Flight Crew Returned To Departure Airport
Aircraft
Immediately after takeoff rotation; aircraft experienced a major electrical failure. We lost 5 of the 6 DUs; so I transferred control to the FO who had a working display. In addition; we had numerous alerts for many malfunctioning systems. During climbout to 10000 ft; we also experienced a flight control malfunction. Between 7000 ft and 8000 ft while retracting the slats and accelerating from 220 to 250 knots; the aircraft rolled to the left; requiring a 1/2 to 3/4 yoke input to maintain wings level. We leveled off at 10000 ft; tried to determine what was functioning and what wasn't; and [advised ATC]. QRH consulted. Then we were vectored by ATC for an ILS to landing.This aircraft has a long history of electrical malfunctions; including two MELs this morning before we took off. Maintenance also fixed a hydraulic leak last night after we brought the aircraft in.
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MD-11 flight crew reported they had an electrical failure shortly after takeoff followed by a slat malfunction. Crew returned to departure airport.