DC-3 vs Falcon 50
The DC-3 and the Falcon 50 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Douglas and Dassault respectively. The Falcon 50 reaches 888 km/h — 2.2x the DC-3's 413 km/h. The DC-3 has an operational range of 2,540 km vs 5,695 km for the Falcon 50. The Falcon 50 operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 7,071 m for the DC-3. The DC-3 has been produced in 10,174 units vs 352 for the Falcon 50. Unit cost is $0.08M for the DC-3 vs $6M for the Falcon 50. The DC-3 first flew 35 years before the Falcon 50 (1941 vs 1976).
| 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 |
| French maritime surveillance jet, noteworthy for transcontinental capacity, extensively deployed for government, business, and emergency medical services. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| First flight | 1 November 1976 |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number produced | 352 units |
| Average unit price | $6 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 875 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 46.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 18.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 7.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 18.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 888 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 5,695 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 18,500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 9,150 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 1,681 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the DC-3 or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 50 is faster with a maximum speed of 888 km/h compared to the DC-3's 413 km/h, a difference of 475 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DC-3 or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 50 has a longer range at 5,695 km compared to the DC-3's 2,540 km.
Which can fly higher, the DC-3 or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 50 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the DC-3's 7,071 meters (23,198 ft).
Which is heavier, the DC-3 or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 50 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 18,500 kg compared to the DC-3's 13,154 kg.
Which is larger, the DC-3 or Falcon 50?
The DC-3 is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the Falcon 50's 18.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DC-3 or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 50 is more expensive at approximately $6.0 million per unit compared to the DC-3 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the DC-3 or Falcon 50?
The DC-3 entered service first in 1936, 43 years before the Falcon 50 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DC-3 or Falcon 50?
The DC-3 has been produced in greater numbers with 10,174 units compared to 352 units of the Falcon 50.