DC-3 vs DHC-5 Buffalo
| 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 | $0.1 million |
| Canadian tactical transport aircraft, primarily utilized during the 1960s, notably deployed for civilian and military air-drop operations. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇦 Canada |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | De Havilland Canada |
| First flight | 9 April 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1965 |
| Number produced | 122 units |
| Average unit price | $25 million |
| Wing area | 91.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 29.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 22.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 413 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,540 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,154 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 6,450 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 875 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 88.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 29.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 24.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 467 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,100 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 9,449 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 22,317 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 11,412 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,336 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the DC-3 or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo is faster with a maximum speed of 467 km/h compared to the DC-3's 413 km/h, a difference of 54 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DC-3 or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DC-3 has a longer range at 2,540 km compared to the DHC-5 Buffalo's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the DC-3 or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo has a higher service ceiling at 9,449 meters (31,000 ft) compared to the DC-3's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the DC-3 or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,317 kg compared to the DC-3's 13,154 kg.
Which is larger, the DC-3 or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo is longer at 24.0 meters compared to the DC-3's 22.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DC-3 or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the DC-3 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the DC-3 or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DC-3 entered service first in 1936, 29 years before the DHC-5 Buffalo which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DC-3 or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DC-3 has been produced in greater numbers with 10,174 units compared to 122 units of the DHC-5 Buffalo.