C-212 Aviocar vs DC-3
| Spanish light transport plane, renowned for its versatility, extensively used for surveillance, rescue, and paratrooping missions since the 1970s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇪🇸 Spain |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | CASA |
| First flight | 26 March 1971 |
| Year introduced | 1974 |
| Number produced | 483 units |
| Average unit price | $7 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 | $0.1 million |
| Wing area | 41.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 20.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 6.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 370 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 835 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,925 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,700 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,780 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 671 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 91.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 29.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 22.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 413 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,540 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,154 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 6,450 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 875 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the C-212 Aviocar or DC-3?
The DC-3 is faster with a maximum speed of 413 km/h compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 370 km/h, a difference of 43 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-212 Aviocar or DC-3?
The DC-3 has a longer range at 2,540 km compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 835 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-212 Aviocar or DC-3?
The C-212 Aviocar has a higher service ceiling at 7,925 meters (26,000 ft) compared to the DC-3's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-212 Aviocar or DC-3?
The DC-3 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,154 kg compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 7,700 kg.
Which is larger, the C-212 Aviocar or DC-3?
The DC-3 is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 16.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-212 Aviocar or DC-3?
The C-212 Aviocar is more expensive at approximately $7.0 million per unit compared to the DC-3 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the C-212 Aviocar or DC-3?
The DC-3 entered service first in 1936, 38 years before the C-212 Aviocar which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-212 Aviocar or DC-3?
The DC-3 has been produced in greater numbers with 10,174 units compared to 483 units of the C-212 Aviocar.