C-2 Greyhound vs DC-3
Overview
The C-2 Greyhound and the DC-3 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Northrop Grumman and Douglas respectively.
Top speed is 635 km/h for the C-2 Greyhound vs 413 km/h for the DC-3. The C-2 Greyhound has an operational range of 2,400 km vs 2,540 km for the DC-3. The C-2 Greyhound operates at altitudes up to 10,211 m compared to 7,071 m for the DC-3. At 27,216 kg MTOW, the C-2 Greyhound is 2.1x the DC-3's 13,154 kg.
The C-2 Greyhound has been produced in 56 units vs 10,174 for the DC-3. Unit cost is $39M for the C-2 Greyhound vs $0.08M for the DC-3. The DC-3 first flew 23 years before the C-2 Greyhound (1941 vs 1964).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman |
| First flight | 18 November 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1966 |
| Number produced | 56 units |
| Average unit price | $39 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 | 65.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 24.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 17.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 635 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,400 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 10,211 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 27,216 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 15,307 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,715 kW ◉ |
| 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 C-2 Greyhound or DC-3?
The C-2 Greyhound is faster with a maximum speed of 635 km/h compared to the DC-3's 413 km/h, a difference of 222 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-2 Greyhound or DC-3?
The DC-3 has a longer range at 2,540 km compared to the C-2 Greyhound's 2,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-2 Greyhound or DC-3?
The C-2 Greyhound has a higher service ceiling at 10,211 meters (33,500 ft) compared to the DC-3's 7,071 meters (23,198 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-2 Greyhound or DC-3?
The C-2 Greyhound has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 27,216 kg compared to the DC-3's 13,154 kg.
Which is larger, the C-2 Greyhound or DC-3?
The DC-3 is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the C-2 Greyhound's 17.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-2 Greyhound or DC-3?
The C-2 Greyhound is more expensive at approximately $39 million per unit compared to the DC-3 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the C-2 Greyhound or DC-3?
The DC-3 entered service first in 1936, 30 years before the C-2 Greyhound which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-2 Greyhound or DC-3?
The DC-3 has been produced in greater numbers with 10,174 units compared to 56 units of the C-2 Greyhound.