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Douglas DC-3 vs Do 27

Douglas DC-3 vs Do 27 at a glance — top speed 413 vs 250 km/h, range 2,540 vs 870 km, max takeoff weight 13,154 vs 1,570 kg, built 10,174 vs 571 units.

Douglas DC-3 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Douglas DC-3
Dornier Do 27 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Do 27
Specifications
Douglas DC-3 Do 27
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Douglas Dornier
First flight 23 December 1941 27 June 1955
Year introduced 1936 1956
Number produced 10174 units 571 units
Average unit price $80K --
Wing area 91.7 m² 19.4 m²
Wingspan 29.0 m 12.0 m
Height 5.6 m 4.2 m
Length 22.7 m 10.1 m
Maximum speed 413 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 2,540 km 870 km
Service ceiling 7,071 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,154 kg 1,570 kg
Empty weight 6,450 kg 985 kg
Total thrust 3 x 875 kW 1 x 205 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Douglas DC-3 or Do 27?
The Douglas DC-3 is faster with a maximum speed of 413 km/h compared to the Do 27's 250 km/h, a difference of 163 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Douglas DC-3 or Do 27?
The Douglas DC-3 has a longer range at 2,540 km compared to the Do 27's 870 km.
Which can fly higher, the Douglas DC-3 or Do 27?
The Douglas DC-3 has a higher service ceiling at 7,071 meters (23,198 ft) compared to the Do 27's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the Douglas DC-3 or Do 27?
The Douglas DC-3 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,154 kg compared to the Do 27's 1,570 kg.
Which is larger, the Douglas DC-3 or Do 27?
The Douglas DC-3 is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the Do 27's 10.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Douglas DC-3 or Do 27?
The Douglas DC-3 entered service first in 1936, 20 years before the Do 27 which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Douglas DC-3 or Do 27?
The Douglas DC-3 has been produced in greater numbers with 10,174 units compared to 571 units of the Do 27.