767 vs DC-3
Overview
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).
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| 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 |
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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 | 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 10,886 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 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.