A319 CJ vs DC-3
Overview
The A319 CJ and the DC-3 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Douglas respectively.
The A319 CJ reaches 870 km/h — 2.1x the DC-3's 413 km/h. The A319 CJ has an operational range of 11,650 km vs 2,540 km for the DC-3. The DC-3 operates at altitudes up to 7,071 m compared to 1,350 m for the A319 CJ.
The A319 CJ has been produced in 1,499 units vs 10,174 for the DC-3. Unit cost is $80M for the A319 CJ vs $0.08M for the DC-3. The DC-3 first flew 54 years before the A319 CJ (1941 vs 1995).
| European corporate jet, globally utilized since the late 1990s, renowned for its passenger comfort and operational versatility. | |
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| Origin country | 🇪🇺 Europe |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Airbus |
| First flight | 25 August 1995 |
| Year introduced | 1995 |
| Number produced | 1499 units |
| Average unit price | $80 million |
| American commercial airliner, renowned for significant contributions to World War II airlift operations, frequently used for cargo and passenger transport. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Douglas |
| First flight | 23 December 1941 |
| Year introduced | 1936 |
| Number produced | 10174 units |
| Average unit price | $80K |
| Wing area | 122.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 34.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 11.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 33.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 870 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 11,650 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 1,350 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | 42,300 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 4,997 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 91.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 29.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 22.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 413 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,540 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,071 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,154 kg |
| Empty weight | 6,450 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 292 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A319 CJ or DC-3?
The A319 CJ is faster with a maximum speed of 870 km/h compared to the DC-3's 413 km/h, a difference of 457 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A319 CJ or DC-3?
The A319 CJ has a longer range at 11,650 km compared to the DC-3's 2,540 km.
Which can fly higher, the A319 CJ or DC-3?
The DC-3 has a higher service ceiling at 7,071 meters (23,198 ft) compared to the A319 CJ's 1,350 meters (4,429 ft).
Which is heavier, the A319 CJ or DC-3?
The DC-3 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,154 kg compared to the A319 CJ's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the A319 CJ or DC-3?
The A319 CJ is longer at 33.8 meters compared to the DC-3's 22.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A319 CJ or DC-3?
The A319 CJ is more expensive at approximately $80 million per unit compared to the DC-3 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the A319 CJ or DC-3?
The DC-3 entered service first in 1936, 59 years before the A319 CJ which entered service in 1995.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A319 CJ or DC-3?
The DC-3 has been produced in greater numbers with 10,174 units compared to 1,499 units of the A319 CJ.