DC-3 vs Gulfstream V
The DC-3 and the Gulfstream V are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Douglas and Gulfstream respectively. The Gulfstream V reaches 940 km/h — 2.3x the DC-3's 413 km/h. The DC-3 has an operational range of 2,540 km vs 12,000 km for the Gulfstream V. The Gulfstream V operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 7,071 m for the DC-3. At 41,050 kg MTOW, the Gulfstream V is 3.1x the DC-3's 13,154 kg. The DC-3 has been produced in 10,174 units vs 193 for the Gulfstream V. Unit cost is $0.08M for the DC-3 vs $18M for the Gulfstream V. The DC-3 first flew 54 years before the Gulfstream V (1941 vs 1995).
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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 | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream |
| First flight | 28 November 1995 |
| Year introduced | 1997 |
| Number produced | 193 units |
| Average unit price | $18 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 | 106.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 28.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 7.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 29.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 940 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 12,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,545 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 41,050 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 20,956 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 3,345 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the DC-3 or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream V is faster with a maximum speed of 940 km/h compared to the DC-3's 413 km/h, a difference of 527 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DC-3 or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream V has a longer range at 12,000 km compared to the DC-3's 2,540 km.
Which can fly higher, the DC-3 or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream V has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the DC-3's 7,071 meters (23,198 ft).
Which is heavier, the DC-3 or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream V has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,050 kg compared to the DC-3's 13,154 kg.
Which is larger, the DC-3 or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream V is longer at 29.4 meters compared to the DC-3's 22.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DC-3 or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream V is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the DC-3 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the DC-3 or Gulfstream V?
The DC-3 entered service first in 1936, 61 years before the Gulfstream V which entered service in 1997.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DC-3 or Gulfstream V?
The DC-3 has been produced in greater numbers with 10,174 units compared to 193 units of the Gulfstream V.