Cessna 340 vs DC-3
Overview
The Cessna 340 and the DC-3 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Douglas respectively.
Top speed is 452 km/h for the Cessna 340 vs 413 km/h for the DC-3. The Cessna 340 has an operational range of 2,602 km vs 2,540 km for the DC-3. The Cessna 340 operates at altitudes up to 9,100 m compared to 7,071 m for the DC-3. At 13,154 kg MTOW, the DC-3 is 4.8x the Cessna 340's 2,717 kg.
The Cessna 340 has been produced in 1,351 units vs 10,174 for the DC-3. Unit cost is $0.14M for the Cessna 340 vs $0.08M for the DC-3. The DC-3 first flew 29 years before the Cessna 340 (1941 vs 1970).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| First flight | 1 January 1970 |
| Year introduced | 1972 |
| Number produced | 1351 units |
| Average unit price | $140K |
| 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 | $80K |
| Wing area | 17.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 10.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 452 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,602 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,100 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,717 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,779 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 115 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 Cessna 340 or DC-3?
The Cessna 340 is faster with a maximum speed of 452 km/h compared to the DC-3's 413 km/h, a difference of 39 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Cessna 340 or DC-3?
The Cessna 340 has a longer range at 2,602 km compared to the DC-3's 2,540 km.
Which can fly higher, the Cessna 340 or DC-3?
The Cessna 340 has a higher service ceiling at 9,100 meters (29,855 ft) compared to the DC-3's 7,071 meters (23,198 ft).
Which is heavier, the Cessna 340 or DC-3?
The DC-3 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,154 kg compared to the Cessna 340's 2,717 kg.
Which is larger, the Cessna 340 or DC-3?
The DC-3 is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the Cessna 340's 10.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Cessna 340 or DC-3?
The Cessna 340 is more expensive at approximately $0.1 million per unit compared to the DC-3 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the Cessna 340 or DC-3?
The DC-3 entered service first in 1936, 36 years before the Cessna 340 which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cessna 340 or DC-3?
The DC-3 has been produced in greater numbers with 10,174 units compared to 1,351 units of the Cessna 340.