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Blackburn Beverley vs Douglas DC-3

Blackburn Beverley vs Douglas DC-3 at a glance — top speed 383 vs 413 km/h, range 6,373 vs 2,540 km, max takeoff weight 61,235 vs 13,154 kg, built 49 vs 10,174 units.

Blackburn Beverley military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Blackburn Beverley
Douglas DC-3 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Douglas DC-3
Specifications
Blackburn Beverley Douglas DC-3
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Blackburn Douglas
First flight 20 June 1950 23 December 1941
Year introduced 1956 1936
Number produced 49 units 10174 units
Average unit price -- $80K
Wing area 270.9 m² 91.7 m²
Wingspan 49.4 m 29.0 m
Height 11.8 m 5.6 m
Length 30.3 m 22.7 m
Maximum speed 383 km/h 413 km/h
Operational range 6,373 km 2,540 km
Service ceiling 4,877 m 7,071 m
Max. takeoff weight 61,235 kg 13,154 kg
Empty weight 35,938 kg 6,450 kg
Total thrust 4 x 2,125 kW 3 x 875 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Blackburn Beverley or Douglas DC-3?
The Douglas DC-3 is faster with a maximum speed of 413 km/h compared to the Blackburn Beverley's 383 km/h, a difference of 30 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Blackburn Beverley or Douglas DC-3?
The Blackburn Beverley has a longer range at 6,373 km compared to the Douglas DC-3's 2,540 km.
Which can fly higher, the Blackburn Beverley or Douglas DC-3?
The Douglas DC-3 has a higher service ceiling at 7,071 meters (23,198 ft) compared to the Blackburn Beverley's 4,877 meters (16,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Blackburn Beverley or Douglas DC-3?
The Blackburn Beverley has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 61,235 kg compared to the Douglas DC-3's 13,154 kg.
Which is larger, the Blackburn Beverley or Douglas DC-3?
The Blackburn Beverley is longer at 30.3 meters compared to the Douglas DC-3's 22.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Blackburn Beverley or Douglas DC-3?
The Douglas DC-3 entered service first in 1936, 20 years before the Blackburn Beverley which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Blackburn Beverley or Douglas DC-3?
The Douglas DC-3 has been produced in greater numbers with 10,174 units compared to 49 units of the Blackburn Beverley.