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C-123 Provider vs Douglas DC-3

C-123 Provider vs Douglas DC-3 at a glance — top speed 367 vs 413 km/h, range 5,279 vs 2,540 km, max takeoff weight 27,216 vs 13,154 kg, built 307 vs 10,174 units.

Fairchild C-123 Provider military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-123 Provider
Douglas DC-3 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Douglas DC-3
Specifications
C-123 Provider Douglas DC-3
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Fairchild Douglas
First flight 14 October 1949 23 December 1941
Year introduced 1956 1936
Number produced 307 units 10174 units
Average unit price -- $80K
Wing area 113.6 m² 91.7 m²
Wingspan 33.5 m 29.0 m
Height 10.4 m 5.6 m
Length 23.2 m 22.7 m
Maximum speed 367 km/h 413 km/h
Operational range 5,279 km 2,540 km
Service ceiling -- m 7,071 m
Max. takeoff weight 27,216 kg 13,154 kg
Empty weight 16,042 kg 6,450 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,864 kW 3 x 875 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-123 Provider or Douglas DC-3?
The Douglas DC-3 is faster with a maximum speed of 413 km/h compared to the C-123 Provider's 367 km/h, a difference of 46 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-123 Provider or Douglas DC-3?
The C-123 Provider has a longer range at 5,279 km compared to the Douglas DC-3's 2,540 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-123 Provider or Douglas DC-3?
The Douglas DC-3 has a higher service ceiling at 7,071 meters (23,198 ft) compared to the C-123 Provider's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-123 Provider or Douglas DC-3?
The C-123 Provider has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 27,216 kg compared to the Douglas DC-3's 13,154 kg.
Which is larger, the C-123 Provider or Douglas DC-3?
The C-123 Provider is longer at 23.2 meters compared to the Douglas DC-3's 22.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-123 Provider or Douglas DC-3?
The Douglas DC-3 entered service first in 1936, 20 years before the C-123 Provider which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-123 Provider or Douglas DC-3?
The Douglas DC-3 has been produced in greater numbers with 10,174 units compared to 307 units of the C-123 Provider.