Be-200 vs DC-3
The Be-200 and the DC-3 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Beriev and Douglas respectively. Top speed is 700 km/h for the Be-200 vs 413 km/h for the DC-3. The Be-200 has an operational range of 2,100 km vs 2,540 km for the DC-3. The Be-200 operates at altitudes up to 8,000 m compared to 7,071 m for the DC-3. At 41,000 kg MTOW, the Be-200 is 3.1x the DC-3's 13,154 kg. The Be-200 has been produced in 19 units vs 10,174 for the DC-3. Unit cost is $67M for the Be-200 vs $0.08M for the DC-3. The DC-3 first flew 57 years before the Be-200 (1941 vs 1998).
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Beriev |
| First flight | 24 September 1998 |
| Year introduced | 2003 |
| Number produced | 19 units |
| Average unit price | $67 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 | 117.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 32.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 31.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 700 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,100 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 8,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 41,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 27,600 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 7,500 kgf 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 Be-200 or DC-3?
The Be-200 is faster with a maximum speed of 700 km/h compared to the DC-3's 413 km/h, a difference of 287 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Be-200 or DC-3?
The DC-3 has a longer range at 2,540 km compared to the Be-200's 2,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the Be-200 or DC-3?
The Be-200 has a higher service ceiling at 8,000 meters (26,246 ft) compared to the DC-3's 7,071 meters (23,198 ft).
Which is heavier, the Be-200 or DC-3?
The Be-200 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,000 kg compared to the DC-3's 13,154 kg.
Which is larger, the Be-200 or DC-3?
The Be-200 is longer at 31.4 meters compared to the DC-3's 22.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Be-200 or DC-3?
The Be-200 is more expensive at approximately $67 million per unit compared to the DC-3 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the Be-200 or DC-3?
The DC-3 entered service first in 1936, 67 years before the Be-200 which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Be-200 or DC-3?
The DC-3 has been produced in greater numbers with 10,174 units compared to 19 units of the Be-200.