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C-212 Aviocar vs Douglas DC-3

CASA C-212 Aviocar military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸 C-212 Aviocar
Douglas DC-3 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Douglas DC-3
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Specifications
C-212 Aviocar Douglas DC-3
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer CASA Douglas
First flight 26 March 1971 23 December 1941
Year introduced 1974 1936
Number produced 483 units 10174 units
Average unit price $7 million $80K
Wing area 41.0 m² 91.7 m²
Wingspan 20.3 m 29.0 m
Height 6.3 m 5.6 m
Length 16.2 m 22.7 m
Maximum speed 370 km/h 413 km/h
Operational range 835 km 2,540 km
Service ceiling 7,925 m 7,071 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,700 kg 13,154 kg
Empty weight 3,780 kg 6,450 kg
Total thrust 2 x 671 kW 3 x 875 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-212 Aviocar or Douglas DC-3?
The Douglas 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 Douglas DC-3?
The Douglas 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 Douglas DC-3?
The C-212 Aviocar has a higher service ceiling at 7,925 meters (26,000 ft) compared to the Douglas DC-3's 7,071 meters (23,198 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-212 Aviocar or Douglas DC-3?
The Douglas 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 Douglas DC-3?
The Douglas 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 Douglas DC-3?
The C-212 Aviocar is more expensive at approximately $7.0 million per unit compared to the Douglas DC-3 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the C-212 Aviocar or Douglas DC-3?
The Douglas 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 Douglas DC-3?
The Douglas DC-3 has been produced in greater numbers with 10,174 units compared to 483 units of the C-212 Aviocar.