DC-3 vs Fokker F50
Overview
The DC-3 and the Fokker F50 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Douglas and Fokker respectively.
Top speed is 413 km/h for the DC-3 vs 526 km/h for the Fokker F50. The DC-3 has an operational range of 2,540 km vs 1,700 km for the Fokker F50. The Fokker F50 operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 7,071 m for the DC-3.
The DC-3 has been produced in 10,174 units vs 213 for the Fokker F50. Unit cost is $0.08M for the DC-3 vs $6M for the Fokker F50. The DC-3 first flew 44 years before the Fokker F50 (1941 vs 1985).
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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 | 🇳🇱 Netherlands |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Fokker |
| First flight | 28 December 1985 |
| Year introduced | 1987 |
| Number produced | 213 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 292 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 70.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 29.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 8.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 25.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 526 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,700 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 20,820 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 12,250 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 932 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the DC-3 or Fokker F50?
The Fokker F50 is faster with a maximum speed of 526 km/h compared to the DC-3's 413 km/h, a difference of 113 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DC-3 or Fokker F50?
The DC-3 has a longer range at 2,540 km compared to the Fokker F50's 1,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the DC-3 or Fokker F50?
The Fokker F50 has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the DC-3's 7,071 meters (23,198 ft).
Which is heavier, the DC-3 or Fokker F50?
The Fokker F50 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,820 kg compared to the DC-3's 13,154 kg.
Which is larger, the DC-3 or Fokker F50?
The Fokker F50 is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the DC-3's 22.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DC-3 or Fokker F50?
The Fokker F50 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 Fokker F50?
The DC-3 entered service first in 1936, 51 years before the Fokker F50 which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DC-3 or Fokker F50?
The DC-3 has been produced in greater numbers with 10,174 units compared to 213 units of the Fokker F50.