727 vs DC-3
The 727 and the DC-3 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Douglas respectively. The 727 reaches 1,017 km/h — 2.5x the DC-3's 413 km/h. The 727 has an operational range of 4,720 km vs 2,540 km for the DC-3. The 727 operates at altitudes up to 12,802 m compared to 7,071 m for the DC-3. At 95,028 kg MTOW, the 727 is 7.2x the DC-3's 13,154 kg. The 727 has been produced in 1,832 units vs 10,174 for the DC-3. Unit cost is $5M for the 727 vs $0.08M for the DC-3. The DC-3 first flew 22 years before the 727 (1941 vs 1963).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 9 February 1963 |
| Year introduced | 1964 |
| Number produced | 1832 units |
| Average unit price | $5 million |
| American commercial airliner, renowned for significant contributions to World War II airlift operations, frequently used for cargo and passenger transport. | |
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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 | 157.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 33.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 46.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1017 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 4,720 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,802 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 95,028 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 45,359 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 6,577 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 727 or DC-3?
The 727 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,017 km/h compared to the DC-3's 413 km/h, a difference of 604 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 727 or DC-3?
The 727 has a longer range at 4,720 km compared to the DC-3's 2,540 km.
Which can fly higher, the 727 or DC-3?
The 727 has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the DC-3's 7,071 meters (23,198 ft).
Which is heavier, the 727 or DC-3?
The 727 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 95,028 kg compared to the DC-3's 13,154 kg.
Which is larger, the 727 or DC-3?
The 727 is longer at 46.7 meters compared to the DC-3's 22.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 727 or DC-3?
The 727 is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the DC-3 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the 727 or DC-3?
The DC-3 entered service first in 1936, 28 years before the 727 which entered service in 1964.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 727 or DC-3?
The DC-3 has been produced in greater numbers with 10,174 units compared to 1,832 units of the 727.