C-32 vs DC-3

The C-32 and the DC-3 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Douglas respectively. The C-32 reaches 853 km/h — 2.1x the DC-3's 413 km/h. The C-32 has an operational range of 10,200 km vs 2,540 km for the DC-3. The C-32 operates at altitudes up to 12,802 m compared to 7,071 m for the DC-3. At 115,666 kg MTOW, the C-32 is 8.8x the DC-3's 13,154 kg. The C-32 has been produced in 6 units vs 10,174 for the DC-3. Unit cost is $90M for the C-32 vs $0.08M for the DC-3. The DC-3 first flew 57 years before the C-32 (1941 vs 1998).

American passenger and transport aircraft, prominently deployed during diplomatic and government services since the late 20th century.
Boeing C-32 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing
First flight 1 June 1998
Year introduced 1998
Number produced 6 units
Average unit price $90 million
American commercial airliner, renowned for significant contributions to World War II airlift operations, frequently used for cargo and passenger transport.
Douglas DC-3 Transport profile drawing
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 181.3 m²
Wingspan 38.0 m
Height 11.0 m
Length 47.3 m
Maximum speed 853 km/h
Operational range 10,200 km
Service ceiling 12,802 m
Max. takeoff weight 115,666 kg
Empty weight 58,900 kg
Total thrust 2 x 18,915 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 875 kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-32 or DC-3?
The C-32 is faster with a maximum speed of 853 km/h compared to the DC-3's 413 km/h, a difference of 440 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-32 or DC-3?
The C-32 has a longer range at 10,200 km compared to the DC-3's 2,540 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-32 or DC-3?
The C-32 has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the DC-3's 7,071 meters (23,198 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-32 or DC-3?
The C-32 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 115,666 kg compared to the DC-3's 13,154 kg.
Which is larger, the C-32 or DC-3?
The C-32 is longer at 47.3 meters compared to the DC-3's 22.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-32 or DC-3?
The C-32 is more expensive at approximately $90 million per unit compared to the DC-3 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the C-32 or DC-3?
The DC-3 entered service first in 1936, 62 years before the C-32 which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-32 or DC-3?
The DC-3 has been produced in greater numbers with 10,174 units compared to 6 units of the C-32.