767 vs DC-3

The 767 and the DC-3 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Douglas respectively. The 767 reaches 912 km/h — 2.2x the DC-3's 413 km/h. The 767 has an operational range of 7,200 km vs 2,540 km for the DC-3. The 767 operates at altitudes up to 13,137 m compared to 7,071 m for the DC-3. At 136,078 kg MTOW, the 767 is 10:1 the DC-3's 13,154 kg. The 767 has been produced in 1,288 units vs 10,174 for the DC-3. Unit cost is $160M for the 767 vs $0.08M for the DC-3. The DC-3 first flew 40 years before the 767 (1941 vs 1981).

767

American wide-body jet airliner, widely known for its extensive use in commercial aviation since the 1980s.
Boeing 767 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing
First flight 26 September 1981
Year introduced 1982
Number produced 1288 units
Average unit price $160 million
American commercial airliner, renowned for significant contributions to World War II airlift operations, frequently used for cargo and passenger transport.
Douglas DC-3 Transport profile drawing
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

767

Wing area 283.0 m²
Wingspan 47.6 m
Height 16.0 m
Length 48.5 m
Maximum speed 912 km/h
Operational range 7,200 km
Service ceiling 13,137 m
Max. takeoff weight 136,078 kg
Empty weight 80,286 kg
Total thrust 2 x 21,772 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 767 or DC-3?
The 767 is faster with a maximum speed of 912 km/h compared to the DC-3's 413 km/h, a difference of 499 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 767 or DC-3?
The 767 has a longer range at 7,200 km compared to the DC-3's 2,540 km.
Which can fly higher, the 767 or DC-3?
The 767 has a higher service ceiling at 13,137 meters (43,100 ft) compared to the DC-3's 7,071 meters (23,198 ft).
Which is heavier, the 767 or DC-3?
The 767 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 136,078 kg compared to the DC-3's 13,154 kg.
Which is larger, the 767 or DC-3?
The 767 is longer at 48.5 meters compared to the DC-3's 22.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 767 or DC-3?
The 767 is more expensive at approximately $160 million per unit compared to the DC-3 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the 767 or DC-3?
The DC-3 entered service first in 1936, 46 years before the 767 which entered service in 1982.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 767 or DC-3?
The DC-3 has been produced in greater numbers with 10,174 units compared to 1,288 units of the 767.