GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

Douglas DC-3 vs HS 748

Douglas DC-3 vs HS 748 at a glance — top speed 413 vs 460 km/h, range 2,540 vs 1,715 km, max takeoff weight 13,154 vs 21,092 kg, built 10,174 vs 380 units.

Douglas DC-3 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Douglas DC-3Full specs
HS 748 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 HS 748Full specs
Specifications
Douglas DC-3 HS 748
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Douglas Hawker Siddeley
First flight 23 December 1941 24 June 1960
Year introduced 1936 1961
Number produced 10174 units 380 units
Average unit price $80K --
Wing area 91.7 m² 77.0 m²
Wingspan 29.0 m 31.2 m
Height 5.6 m 7.3 m
Length 22.7 m 20.0 m
Maximum speed 413 km/h 460 km/h
Operational range 2,540 km 1,715 km
Service ceiling 7,071 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,154 kg 21,092 kg
Empty weight 6,450 kg 12,304 kg
Total thrust 3 x 875 kW 2 x 1,700 kW
Performance Radar Chart
Explore further
HS 748 side profile drawing HS 748 Specs, operators & history →
Largest operators · in service
Change comparison vs
Related Comparisons
Douglas DC-3 vs An-2 Colt Douglas DC-3 vs Commander 500 Douglas DC-3 vs C-130 Hercules Douglas DC-3 vs Il-14 Crate Douglas DC-3 vs Do 27 Douglas DC-3 vs Noratlas

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Douglas DC-3 or HS 748?
The HS 748 is faster with a maximum speed of 460 km/h compared to the Douglas DC-3's 413 km/h, a difference of 47 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Douglas DC-3 or HS 748?
The Douglas DC-3 has a longer range at 2,540 km compared to the HS 748's 1,715 km.
Which can fly higher, the Douglas DC-3 or HS 748?
The HS 748 has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Douglas DC-3's 7,071 meters (23,198 ft).
Which is heavier, the Douglas DC-3 or HS 748?
The HS 748 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 21,092 kg compared to the Douglas DC-3's 13,154 kg.
Which is larger, the Douglas DC-3 or HS 748?
The Douglas DC-3 is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the HS 748's 20.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Douglas DC-3 or HS 748?
The Douglas 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 Douglas DC-3 or HS 748?
The Douglas DC-3 has been produced in greater numbers with 10,174 units compared to 380 units of the HS 748.