Douglas DC-3
Specs, top speed, range and facts
The Douglas DC-3 is an airliner and transport built by Douglas in the USA. It first flew in 1935 and entered service in 1936. An airliner that could make money carrying passengers alone, without mail contracts.
- Top speed370 km/h (230 mph)
- Range2,400 km (1,491 miles)
- First flight1935
- Wingspan29 m (95 ft)
Douglas DC-3 specs
| Top speed | 370 km/h (230 mph) |
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| Cruising speed | 333 km/h (207 mph) |
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| Range | 2,400 km (1,491 miles) |
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| Length | 19.7 m (65 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 29 m (95 ft) |
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| Height | 5.2 m (17 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 11 t (25,132 lb) |
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| Crew and capacity | 21 to 32 passengers |
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| Engines | 2 × radial piston |
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| First flight | 1935 |
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| Entered service | 1936 |
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| Built by | Douglas (USA) |
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Douglas DC-3 facts
- The first airliner that could make money carrying only passengers.
- Some are still flying commercially more than 85 years after the first one.
Quick quiz
When did the Douglas DC-3 first fly?
In 1935.
Who built the Douglas DC-3?
Douglas, in the USA.
How fast can the Douglas DC-3 fly?
Its top speed is 370 km/h (230 mph).
How far can the Douglas DC-3 fly?
About 2,400 km (1,491 miles).
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