757 vs DC-3
Overview
The 757 and the DC-3 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Douglas respectively.
The 757 reaches 853 km/h — 2.1x the DC-3's 413 km/h. The 757 has an operational range of 7,250 km vs 2,540 km for the DC-3. The 757 operates at altitudes up to 12,802 m compared to 7,071 m for the DC-3. At 115,666 kg MTOW, the 757 is 8.8x the DC-3's 13,154 kg.
The 757 has been produced in 1,050 units vs 10,174 for the DC-3. Unit cost is $85M for the 757 vs $0.08M for the DC-3. The DC-3 first flew 41 years before the 757 (1941 vs 1982).
| American narrow-body jet airliner, commercially operational since the 1980s, extensively deployed for transcontinental and transatlantic routes. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 19 February 1982 |
| Year introduced | 1983 |
| Number produced | 1050 units |
| Average unit price | $85 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 | $80K |
| Wing area | 181.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 38.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 11.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 47.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 853 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,250 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,802 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 115,666 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 58,900 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 9,458 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 292 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 757 or DC-3?
The 757 is faster with a maximum speed of 853 km/h compared to the DC-3's 413 km/h, a difference of 440 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 757 or DC-3?
The 757 has a longer range at 7,250 km compared to the DC-3's 2,540 km.
Which can fly higher, the 757 or DC-3?
The 757 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 757 or DC-3?
The 757 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 115,666 kg compared to the DC-3's 13,154 kg.
Which is larger, the 757 or DC-3?
The 757 is longer at 47.3 meters compared to the DC-3's 22.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 757 or DC-3?
The 757 is more expensive at approximately $85 million per unit compared to the DC-3 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the 757 or DC-3?
The DC-3 entered service first in 1936, 47 years before the 757 which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 757 or DC-3?
The DC-3 has been produced in greater numbers with 10,174 units compared to 1,050 units of the 757.