A400M Atlas vs DC-3
The A400M Atlas and the DC-3 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Douglas respectively. Top speed is 780 km/h for the A400M Atlas vs 413 km/h for the DC-3. The A400M Atlas has an operational range of 3,300 km vs 2,540 km for the DC-3. The A400M Atlas operates at altitudes up to 12,500 m compared to 7,071 m for the DC-3. At 141,000 kg MTOW, the A400M Atlas is 11:1 the DC-3's 13,154 kg. The A400M Atlas has been produced in 174 units vs 10,174 for the DC-3. Unit cost is $152M for the A400M Atlas vs $0.08M for the DC-3. The DC-3 first flew 68 years before the A400M Atlas (1941 vs 2009).
| European military transport aircraft, notable for strategic deployments in operations worldwide since the 2000s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇪🇺 Europe |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Airbus |
| First flight | 11 December 2009 |
| Year introduced | 2013 |
| Number produced | 174 units |
| Average unit price | $152 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 | $0.1 million |
| Wing area | 221.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 42.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 14.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 45.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 780 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,300 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 141,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 66,500 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 8,203 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 91.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 29.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 22.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 413 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,540 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,071 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,154 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 6,450 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 875 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A400M Atlas or DC-3?
The A400M Atlas is faster with a maximum speed of 780 km/h compared to the DC-3's 413 km/h, a difference of 367 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A400M Atlas or DC-3?
The A400M Atlas has a longer range at 3,300 km compared to the DC-3's 2,540 km.
Which can fly higher, the A400M Atlas or DC-3?
The A400M Atlas has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the DC-3's 7,071 meters (23,198 ft).
Which is heavier, the A400M Atlas or DC-3?
The A400M Atlas has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 141,000 kg compared to the DC-3's 13,154 kg.
Which is larger, the A400M Atlas or DC-3?
The A400M Atlas is longer at 45.1 meters compared to the DC-3's 22.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A400M Atlas or DC-3?
The A400M Atlas is more expensive at approximately $152 million per unit compared to the DC-3 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the A400M Atlas or DC-3?
The DC-3 entered service first in 1936, 77 years before the A400M Atlas which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A400M Atlas or DC-3?
The DC-3 has been produced in greater numbers with 10,174 units compared to 174 units of the A400M Atlas.