DC-3 vs Gulfstream IV
The DC-3 and the Gulfstream IV are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Douglas and Gulfstream respectively. The Gulfstream IV reaches 935 km/h — 2.3x the DC-3's 413 km/h. The DC-3 has an operational range of 2,540 km vs 7,815 km for the Gulfstream IV. The Gulfstream IV operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 7,071 m for the DC-3. At 33,520 kg MTOW, the Gulfstream IV is 2.5x the DC-3's 13,154 kg. The DC-3 has been produced in 10,174 units vs 900 for the Gulfstream IV. Unit cost is $0.08M for the DC-3 vs $26M for the Gulfstream IV. The DC-3 first flew 44 years before the Gulfstream IV (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 | $0.1 million |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream |
| First flight | 19 September 1985 |
| Year introduced | 1987 |
| Number produced | 900 units |
| Average unit price | $26 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 | 88.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 23.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 7.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 27.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 935 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,815 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 33,520 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 19,504 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 6,282 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the DC-3 or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV is faster with a maximum speed of 935 km/h compared to the DC-3's 413 km/h, a difference of 522 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DC-3 or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV has a longer range at 7,815 km compared to the DC-3's 2,540 km.
Which can fly higher, the DC-3 or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV 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 Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,520 kg compared to the DC-3's 13,154 kg.
Which is larger, the DC-3 or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV is longer at 27.2 meters compared to the DC-3's 22.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DC-3 or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV is more expensive at approximately $26 million per unit compared to the DC-3 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the DC-3 or Gulfstream IV?
The DC-3 entered service first in 1936, 51 years before the Gulfstream IV which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DC-3 or Gulfstream IV?
The DC-3 has been produced in greater numbers with 10,174 units compared to 900 units of the Gulfstream IV.