BD-700 Global Express vs DC-3
The BD-700 Global Express and the DC-3 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Bombardier and Douglas respectively. The BD-700 Global Express reaches 950 km/h — 2.3x the DC-3's 413 km/h. The BD-700 Global Express has an operational range of 11,100 km vs 2,540 km for the DC-3. The BD-700 Global Express operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 7,071 m for the DC-3. At 45,132 kg MTOW, the BD-700 Global Express is 3.4x the DC-3's 13,154 kg. The BD-700 Global Express has been produced in 816 units vs 10,174 for the DC-3. Unit cost is $25M for the BD-700 Global Express vs $0.08M for the DC-3. The DC-3 first flew 55 years before the BD-700 Global Express (1941 vs 1996).
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| Origin country | 🇨🇦 Canada |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier |
| First flight | 13 October 1996 |
| Year introduced | 1999 |
| Number produced | 816 units |
| Average unit price | $25 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 | $0.1 million |
| Wing area | 95.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 29.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 7.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 30.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 950 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 11,100 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,545 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 45,132 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 22,566 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 6,690 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 875 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the BD-700 Global Express or DC-3?
The BD-700 Global Express is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the DC-3's 413 km/h, a difference of 537 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BD-700 Global Express or DC-3?
The BD-700 Global Express has a longer range at 11,100 km compared to the DC-3's 2,540 km.
Which can fly higher, the BD-700 Global Express or DC-3?
The BD-700 Global Express has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the DC-3's 7,071 meters (23,198 ft).
Which is heavier, the BD-700 Global Express or DC-3?
The BD-700 Global Express has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,132 kg compared to the DC-3's 13,154 kg.
Which is larger, the BD-700 Global Express or DC-3?
The BD-700 Global Express is longer at 30.3 meters compared to the DC-3's 22.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the BD-700 Global Express or DC-3?
The BD-700 Global Express is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the DC-3 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the BD-700 Global Express or DC-3?
The DC-3 entered service first in 1936, 63 years before the BD-700 Global Express which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BD-700 Global Express or DC-3?
The DC-3 has been produced in greater numbers with 10,174 units compared to 816 units of the BD-700 Global Express.