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Douglas DC-3 vs Fairchild Metroliner

Douglas DC-3 vs Fairchild Metroliner at a glance — top speed 413 vs 533 km/h, range 2,540 vs 1,100 km, max takeoff weight 13,154 vs 6,350 kg, built 10,174 vs 600 units.

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Specifications
Douglas DC-3 Fairchild Metroliner
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Douglas Swearingen
First flight 23 December 1941 26 August 1969
Year introduced 1936 1972
Number produced 10174 units 600 units
Average unit price $80K --
Wing area 91.7 m² -- m²
Wingspan 29.0 m 14.1 m
Height 5.6 m 5.1 m
Length 22.7 m 12.9 m
Maximum speed 413 km/h 533 km/h
Operational range 2,540 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 7,071 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,154 kg 6,350 kg
Empty weight 6,450 kg 3,963 kg
Total thrust 3 x 875 kW 2 x 746 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Douglas DC-3 or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Fairchild Metroliner is faster with a maximum speed of 533 km/h compared to the Douglas DC-3's 413 km/h, a difference of 120 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Douglas DC-3 or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Douglas DC-3 has a longer range at 2,540 km compared to the Fairchild Metroliner's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the Douglas DC-3 or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Fairchild Metroliner has a higher service ceiling at 9,449 meters (31,000 ft) compared to the Douglas DC-3's 7,071 meters (23,198 ft).
Which is heavier, the Douglas DC-3 or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Douglas DC-3 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,154 kg compared to the Fairchild Metroliner's 6,350 kg.
Which is larger, the Douglas DC-3 or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Douglas DC-3 is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the Fairchild Metroliner's 12.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Douglas DC-3 or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Douglas DC-3 entered service first in 1936, 36 years before the Fairchild Metroliner which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Douglas DC-3 or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Douglas DC-3 has been produced in greater numbers with 10,174 units compared to 600 units of the Fairchild Metroliner.