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C-160 Transall vs Douglas DC-3

C-160 Transall military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 C-160 Transall
Douglas DC-3 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Douglas DC-3
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Specifications
C-160 Transall Douglas DC-3
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Transall Douglas
First flight 25 February 1963 23 December 1941
Year introduced 1967 1936
Number produced 214 units 10174 units
Average unit price $12 million $80K
Wing area 160.0 m² 91.7 m²
Wingspan 40.0 m 29.0 m
Height 11.7 m 5.6 m
Length 32.4 m 22.7 m
Maximum speed 513 km/h 413 km/h
Operational range 1,853 km 2,540 km
Service ceiling 8,230 m 7,071 m
Max. takeoff weight 51,000 kg 13,154 kg
Empty weight 29,000 kg 6,450 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,549 kW 3 x 875 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-160 Transall or Douglas DC-3?
The C-160 Transall is faster with a maximum speed of 513 km/h compared to the Douglas DC-3's 413 km/h, a difference of 100 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-160 Transall or Douglas DC-3?
The Douglas DC-3 has a longer range at 2,540 km compared to the C-160 Transall's 1,853 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-160 Transall or Douglas DC-3?
The C-160 Transall has a higher service ceiling at 8,230 meters (27,001 ft) compared to the Douglas DC-3's 7,071 meters (23,198 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-160 Transall or Douglas DC-3?
The C-160 Transall has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 51,000 kg compared to the Douglas DC-3's 13,154 kg.
Which is larger, the C-160 Transall or Douglas DC-3?
The C-160 Transall is longer at 32.4 meters compared to the Douglas DC-3's 22.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-160 Transall or Douglas DC-3?
The C-160 Transall is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the Douglas DC-3 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the C-160 Transall or Douglas DC-3?
The Douglas DC-3 entered service first in 1936, 31 years before the C-160 Transall which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-160 Transall or Douglas DC-3?
The Douglas DC-3 has been produced in greater numbers with 10,174 units compared to 214 units of the C-160 Transall.