DC-3 vs Do 128
Overview
The DC-3 and the Do 128 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Douglas and Dornier respectively.
Top speed is 413 km/h for the DC-3 vs 325 km/h for the Do 128. The DC-3 has an operational range of 2,540 km vs 2,950 km for the Do 128. The Do 128 operates at altitudes up to 9,936 m compared to 7,071 m for the DC-3. At 13,154 kg MTOW, the DC-3 is 3.4x the Do 128's 3,842 kg.
The DC-3 has been produced in 10,174 units vs 11 for the Do 128. Unit cost is $0.08M for the DC-3 vs $1M for the Do 128. The DC-3 first flew 39 years before the Do 128 (1941 vs 1980).
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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 |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dornier |
| First flight | 4 March 1980 |
| Year introduced | 1994 |
| Number produced | 11 units |
| Average unit price | $1 million |
| 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 ◉ |
| Wing area | 29.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 325 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,950 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,936 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,842 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,348 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 149 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the DC-3 or Do 128?
The DC-3 is faster with a maximum speed of 413 km/h compared to the Do 128's 325 km/h, a difference of 88 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DC-3 or Do 128?
The Do 128 has a longer range at 2,950 km compared to the DC-3's 2,540 km.
Which can fly higher, the DC-3 or Do 128?
The Do 128 has a higher service ceiling at 9,936 meters (32,598 ft) compared to the DC-3's 7,071 meters (23,198 ft).
Which is heavier, the DC-3 or Do 128?
The DC-3 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,154 kg compared to the Do 128's 3,842 kg.
Which is larger, the DC-3 or Do 128?
The DC-3 is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the Do 128's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DC-3 or Do 128?
The Do 128 is more expensive at approximately $1.0 million per unit compared to the DC-3 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the DC-3 or Do 128?
The DC-3 entered service first in 1936, 58 years before the Do 128 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DC-3 or Do 128?
The DC-3 has been produced in greater numbers with 10,174 units compared to 11 units of the Do 128.