An-32 Cline vs DC-3

The An-32 Cline and the DC-3 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Douglas respectively. Top speed is 530 km/h for the An-32 Cline vs 413 km/h for the DC-3. The An-32 Cline has an operational range of 1,400 km vs 2,540 km for the DC-3. The An-32 Cline operates at altitudes up to 9,000 m compared to 7,071 m for the DC-3. At 28,500 kg MTOW, the An-32 Cline is 2.2x the DC-3's 13,154 kg. The An-32 Cline has been produced in 373 units vs 10,174 for the DC-3. Unit cost is $15M for the An-32 Cline vs $0.08M for the DC-3. The DC-3 first flew 35 years before the An-32 Cline (1941 vs 1976).

Soviet transport plane, widely deployed in domestic and overseas services, notably utilized in various military and humanitarian missions.
Antonov An-32 Cline Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov
First flight 9 July 1976
Year introduced 1982
Number produced 373 units
Average unit price $15 million
American commercial airliner, renowned for significant contributions to World War II airlift operations, frequently used for cargo and passenger transport.
Douglas DC-3 Transport profile drawing
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 -- m²
Wingspan 29.2 m â—‰
Height 8.8 m â—‰
Length 24.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 530 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,400 km â—‰
Service ceiling 9,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 28,500 kg â—‰
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,728 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
Total thrust 3 x 875 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-32 Cline or DC-3?
The An-32 Cline is faster with a maximum speed of 530 km/h compared to the DC-3's 413 km/h, a difference of 117 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-32 Cline or DC-3?
The DC-3 has a longer range at 2,540 km compared to the An-32 Cline's 1,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-32 Cline or DC-3?
The An-32 Cline has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the DC-3's 7,071 meters (23,198 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-32 Cline or DC-3?
The An-32 Cline has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,500 kg compared to the DC-3's 13,154 kg.
Which is larger, the An-32 Cline or DC-3?
The An-32 Cline is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the DC-3's 22.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-32 Cline or DC-3?
The An-32 Cline is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the DC-3 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-32 Cline or DC-3?
The DC-3 entered service first in 1936, 46 years before the An-32 Cline which entered service in 1982.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-32 Cline or DC-3?
The DC-3 has been produced in greater numbers with 10,174 units compared to 373 units of the An-32 Cline.