General Aviation
Douglas Super Dc-3
Manufacturer: DOUGLAS
The Douglas DC‑3 is a propeller‑driven, low‑wing metal monoplane that became the workhorse of commercial and military aviation from the 1930s through the 1950s. Powered by two 1,000–1,200 hp radial engines, it could carry 21–32 passengers or 6,000 lb of cargo, cruise at 207 mph, and fly 1,500 mi from short runways. Its reliability, range, and comfort made it a pioneer of long‑haul air travel.
Aircraft Facts
- Type Key
- douglas-super-dc-3
- Class
- General Aviation
- Registry Count
- 1
- Example Registration
- N715F
Specifications
- Wingspan
- 29 m / 95 ft
- Length
- 19.7 m / 64 ft
- Height
- 5.16 m / 16 ft
- Max Speed
- 413 km/h / 257 mph
- Cruise Speed
- 339 km/h / 211 mph
- Range
- 2540 km / 1370 nmi
- Ceiling
- 7100 m / 23200 ft
- First Flight
- 1935-12-17
- Production Start
- 1936
- Production End
- 1942
- Total Built
- 607
Variants
- SUPER DC-3- 1 registrations - Example N715F