DC-3 vs Falcon 20
Overview
The DC-3 and the Falcon 20 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Douglas and Dassault respectively.
The Falcon 20 reaches 863 km/h — 2.1x the DC-3's 413 km/h. The DC-3 has an operational range of 2,540 km vs 3,350 km for the Falcon 20. The Falcon 20 operates at altitudes up to 12,802 m compared to 7,071 m for the DC-3.
The DC-3 has been produced in 10,174 units vs 512 for the Falcon 20. Unit cost is $0.08M for the DC-3 vs $4.5M for the Falcon 20. The DC-3 first flew 22 years before the Falcon 20 (1941 vs 1963).
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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 | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| First flight | 4 May 1963 |
| Year introduced | 1965 |
| Number produced | 512 units |
| Average unit price | $4.5 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 | 41.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 17.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 863 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,350 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,802 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 7,530 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,021 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the DC-3 or Falcon 20?
The Falcon 20 is faster with a maximum speed of 863 km/h compared to the DC-3's 413 km/h, a difference of 450 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DC-3 or Falcon 20?
The Falcon 20 has a longer range at 3,350 km compared to the DC-3's 2,540 km.
Which can fly higher, the DC-3 or Falcon 20?
The Falcon 20 has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the DC-3's 7,071 meters (23,198 ft).
Which is heavier, the DC-3 or Falcon 20?
The DC-3 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,154 kg compared to the Falcon 20's 13,000 kg.
Which is larger, the DC-3 or Falcon 20?
The DC-3 is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the Falcon 20's 17.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DC-3 or Falcon 20?
The Falcon 20 is more expensive at approximately $4.5 million per unit compared to the DC-3 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the DC-3 or Falcon 20?
The DC-3 entered service first in 1936, 29 years before the Falcon 20 which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DC-3 or Falcon 20?
The DC-3 has been produced in greater numbers with 10,174 units compared to 512 units of the Falcon 20.