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Douglas DC-3 vs Noratlas

Douglas DC-3 vs Noratlas at a glance — top speed 413 vs 440 km/h, range 2,540 vs 2,500 km, max takeoff weight 13,154 vs 20,603 kg, built 10,174 vs 425 units.

Douglas DC-3 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Douglas DC-3
Nord Noratlas military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Noratlas
Specifications
Douglas DC-3 Noratlas
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Douglas Nord
First flight 23 December 1941 10 September 1949
Year introduced 1936 1953
Number produced 10174 units 425 units
Average unit price $80K --
Wing area 91.7 m² 101.2 m²
Wingspan 29.0 m 32.5 m
Height 5.6 m 6.0 m
Length 22.7 m 22.0 m
Maximum speed 413 km/h 440 km/h
Operational range 2,540 km 2,500 km
Service ceiling 7,071 m 7,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,154 kg 20,603 kg
Empty weight 6,450 kg 13,075 kg
Total thrust 3 x 875 kW 2 x 1,558 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Douglas DC-3 or Noratlas?
The Noratlas is faster with a maximum speed of 440 km/h compared to the Douglas DC-3's 413 km/h, a difference of 27 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Douglas DC-3 or Noratlas?
The Douglas DC-3 has a longer range at 2,540 km compared to the Noratlas's 2,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Douglas DC-3 or Noratlas?
The Noratlas has a higher service ceiling at 7,500 meters (24,606 ft) compared to the Douglas DC-3's 7,071 meters (23,198 ft).
Which is heavier, the Douglas DC-3 or Noratlas?
The Noratlas has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,603 kg compared to the Douglas DC-3's 13,154 kg.
Which is larger, the Douglas DC-3 or Noratlas?
The Douglas DC-3 is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the Noratlas's 22.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Douglas DC-3 or Noratlas?
The Douglas DC-3 entered service first in 1936, 17 years before the Noratlas which entered service in 1953.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Douglas DC-3 or Noratlas?
The Douglas DC-3 has been produced in greater numbers with 10,174 units compared to 425 units of the Noratlas.