A330 MRTT vs DC-3
Overview
The A330 MRTT and the DC-3 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Douglas respectively.
The A330 MRTT reaches 880 km/h — 2.1x the DC-3's 413 km/h. The A330 MRTT has an operational range of 14,800 km vs 2,540 km for the DC-3. The A330 MRTT operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 7,071 m for the DC-3. At 233,000 kg MTOW, the A330 MRTT is 18:1 the DC-3's 13,154 kg.
The A330 MRTT has been produced in 66 units vs 10,174 for the DC-3. Unit cost is $275M for the A330 MRTT vs $0.08M for the DC-3. The DC-3 first flew 75 years before the A330 MRTT (1941 vs 2016).
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Airbus |
| First flight | 30 September 2016 |
| Year introduced | 2011 |
| Number produced | 66 units |
| Average unit price | $275 million |
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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 | 362.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 60.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 17.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 58.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 880 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 14,800 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 233,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 125,000 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 160 kN ◉ |
| 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 A330 MRTT or DC-3?
The A330 MRTT is faster with a maximum speed of 880 km/h compared to the DC-3's 413 km/h, a difference of 467 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A330 MRTT or DC-3?
The A330 MRTT has a longer range at 14,800 km compared to the DC-3's 2,540 km.
Which can fly higher, the A330 MRTT or DC-3?
The A330 MRTT has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the DC-3's 7,071 meters (23,198 ft).
Which is heavier, the A330 MRTT or DC-3?
The A330 MRTT has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 233,000 kg compared to the DC-3's 13,154 kg.
Which is larger, the A330 MRTT or DC-3?
The A330 MRTT is longer at 58.8 meters compared to the DC-3's 22.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A330 MRTT or DC-3?
The A330 MRTT is more expensive at approximately $275 million per unit compared to the DC-3 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the A330 MRTT or DC-3?
The DC-3 entered service first in 1936, 75 years before the A330 MRTT which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A330 MRTT or DC-3?
The DC-3 has been produced in greater numbers with 10,174 units compared to 66 units of the A330 MRTT.