An-32 Cline vs DC-3

Overview

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 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ 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 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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 -- mΒ²
Wingspan 29.2 m β—‰
Height 8.8 m β—‰
Length 24.5 m β—‰
Maximum speed 530 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,400 km β—‰
Service ceiling 9,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 28,500 kg β—‰
Empty weight 16,800 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,864 kW β—‰
Wing area 91.7 mΒ²
Wingspan 29.0 m β—‰
Height 5.6 m β—‰
Length 22.7 m β—‰
Maximum speed 413 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,540 km β—‰
Service ceiling 7,071 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 13,154 kg β—‰
Empty weight 6,450 kg β—‰
Total thrust 3 x 292 kW β—‰

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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.