DC-3 vs HS 748
Overview
The DC-3 and the HS 748 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Douglas and Hawker Siddeley respectively.
Top speed is 413 km/h for the DC-3 vs 460 km/h for the HS 748. The DC-3 has an operational range of 2,540 km vs 1,715 km for the HS 748. The HS 748 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 380 for the HS 748. The DC-3 first flew 19 years before the HS 748 (1941 vs 1960).
| 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 | $80K |
| British regional airliner, operational during the mid-20th century, widely deployed in civil aviation and military air transport services. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Hawker Siddeley |
| First flight | 24 June 1960 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 380 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 | 77.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 31.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 7.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 20.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 460 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,715 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 21,092 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 12,304 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 850 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the DC-3 or HS 748?
The HS 748 is faster with a maximum speed of 460 km/h compared to the DC-3's 413 km/h, a difference of 47 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DC-3 or HS 748?
The DC-3 has a longer range at 2,540 km compared to the HS 748's 1,715 km.
Which can fly higher, the DC-3 or HS 748?
The HS 748 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 HS 748?
The HS 748 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 21,092 kg compared to the DC-3's 13,154 kg.
Which is larger, the DC-3 or HS 748?
The DC-3 is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the HS 748's 20.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the DC-3 or HS 748?
The DC-3 entered service first in 1936, 25 years before the HS 748 which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DC-3 or HS 748?
The DC-3 has been produced in greater numbers with 10,174 units compared to 380 units of the HS 748.