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Douglas DC-3 vs MV-75 Cheyenne II

Douglas DC-3 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Douglas DC-3
Bell MV-75 Cheyenne II military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 MV-75 Cheyenne II
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Specifications
Douglas DC-3 MV-75 Cheyenne II
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Douglas Bell
First flight 23 December 1941 18 December 2017
Year introduced 1936 --
Number produced 10174 units N/A
Average unit price $80K --
Wing area 91.7 m² -- m²
Wingspan 29.0 m 24.9 m
Height 5.6 m 7.0 m
Length 22.7 m 15.4 m
Maximum speed 413 km/h 556 km/h
Operational range 2,540 km 3,900 km
Service ceiling 7,071 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,154 kg 14,000 kg
Empty weight 6,450 kg 8,200 kg
Total thrust 3 x 292 kW 2 x 2,610 kW
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Overview

The Douglas DC-3 and the MV-75 Cheyenne II are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Douglas and Bell respectively.

Top speed is 413 km/h for the Douglas DC-3 vs 556 km/h for the MV-75 Cheyenne II. The Douglas DC-3 has an operational range of 2,540 km vs 3,900 km for the MV-75 Cheyenne II. The Douglas DC-3 operates at altitudes up to 7,071 m compared to 6,000 m for the MV-75 Cheyenne II.

The Douglas DC-3 first flew 76 years before the MV-75 Cheyenne II (1941 vs 2017).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Douglas DC-3 or MV-75 Cheyenne II?
The MV-75 Cheyenne II is faster with a maximum speed of 556 km/h compared to the Douglas DC-3's 413 km/h, a difference of 143 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Douglas DC-3 or MV-75 Cheyenne II?
The MV-75 Cheyenne II has a longer range at 3,900 km compared to the Douglas DC-3's 2,540 km.
Which can fly higher, the Douglas DC-3 or MV-75 Cheyenne II?
The Douglas DC-3 has a higher service ceiling at 7,071 meters (23,198 ft) compared to the MV-75 Cheyenne II's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the Douglas DC-3 or MV-75 Cheyenne II?
The MV-75 Cheyenne II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 14,000 kg compared to the Douglas DC-3's 13,154 kg.
Which is larger, the Douglas DC-3 or MV-75 Cheyenne II?
The Douglas DC-3 is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the MV-75 Cheyenne II's 15.4 meters.