Douglas DC-3 vs DH.106 Comet
Douglas DC-3 vs DH.106 Comet at a glance — range 2,540 vs 5,190 km, max takeoff weight 13,154 vs 70,760 kg, built 10,174 vs 114 units.
Specifications
|
Douglas DC-3 |
DH.106 Comet |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category |
Military Transport Aircraft |
Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Douglas |
De Havilland |
| First flight |
23 December 1941 |
27 July 1949 |
| Year introduced |
1936 |
1952 |
| Number produced |
10174 units |
114 units |
| Average unit price |
$80K |
$3.2 million |
| Wing area |
91.7 m² |
197.0 m² |
| Wingspan |
29.0 m |
35.1 m |
| Height |
5.6 m |
9.0 m |
| Length |
22.7 m |
34.0 m |
| Maximum speed |
413 km/h |
-- km/h |
| Operational range |
2,540 km |
5,190 km |
| Service ceiling |
7,071 m |
12,800 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
13,154 kg |
70,760 kg |
| Empty weight |
6,450 kg |
-- kg |
| Total thrust |
3 x 875 kW
|
4 x 4,763 kgf
|
Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the Douglas DC-3 or DH.106 Comet?
The Douglas DC-3 is faster with a maximum speed of 413 km/h compared to the DH.106 Comet's 0 km/h, a difference of 413 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Douglas DC-3 or DH.106 Comet?
The DH.106 Comet has a longer range at 5,190 km compared to the Douglas DC-3's 2,540 km.
Which can fly higher, the Douglas DC-3 or DH.106 Comet?
The DH.106 Comet has a higher service ceiling at 12,800 meters (41,994 ft) compared to the Douglas DC-3's 7,071 meters (23,198 ft).
Which is heavier, the Douglas DC-3 or DH.106 Comet?
The DH.106 Comet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 70,760 kg compared to the Douglas DC-3's 13,154 kg.
Which is larger, the Douglas DC-3 or DH.106 Comet?
The DH.106 Comet is longer at 34.0 meters compared to the Douglas DC-3's 22.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Douglas DC-3 or DH.106 Comet?
The DH.106 Comet is more expensive at approximately $3.2 million per unit compared to the Douglas DC-3 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the Douglas DC-3 or DH.106 Comet?
The Douglas DC-3 entered service first in 1936, 16 years before the DH.106 Comet which entered service in 1952.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Douglas DC-3 or DH.106 Comet?
The Douglas DC-3 has been produced in greater numbers with 10,174 units compared to 114 units of the DH.106 Comet.
