Wright Flyer vs Douglas DC-3
Top speed, range, size and history side by side. Each was built for its own job, so this shows how they differ, not which is better.
The Douglas DC-3 is faster: 370 km/h against 48 km/h for the Wright Flyer. The Douglas DC-3 flies further: 2,400 km against 0 km for the Wright Flyer. The Douglas DC-3 has the wider wingspan: 29 m against 12.3 m for the Wright Flyer. The Douglas DC-3 is heavier at takeoff: 11 tonnes against 0.34 tonnes for the Wright Flyer. The Wright Flyer first flew in 1903, 32 years before the Douglas DC-3 (1935).
| Wright Flyer | Douglas DC-3 |
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| Top speed | 48 km/h (30 mph) | 370 km/h (230 mph) |
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| Range | 0 km (0 miles) | 2,400 km (1,491 miles) |
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| Length | 6.4 m (21 ft) | 19.7 m (65 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 12.3 m (40 ft) | 29 m (95 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 0.34 t (750 lb) | 11 t (25,132 lb) |
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| First flight | 1903 | 1935 |
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| Crew and capacity | 1 pilot, lying down | 21 to 32 passengers |
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| Engines | 1 × 12 hp piston, 2 pusher props | 2 × radial piston |
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| Built by | Wright brothers | Douglas |
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| Country | USA | USA |
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