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Douglas DC-3 vs P.166

Douglas DC-3 vs P.166 at a glance — top speed 413 vs 400 km/h, range 2,540 vs 2,084 km, max takeoff weight 13,154 vs 4,300 kg, built 10,174 vs 154 units.

Douglas DC-3 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Douglas DC-3
Piaggio P.166 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 P.166
Specifications
Douglas DC-3 P.166
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Douglas Piaggio
First flight 23 December 1941 26 November 1957
Year introduced 1936 --
Number produced 10174 units 154 units
Average unit price $80K --
Wing area 91.7 m² 26.6 m²
Wingspan 29.0 m 13.5 m
Height 5.6 m 5.0 m
Length 22.7 m 11.9 m
Maximum speed 413 km/h 400 km/h
Operational range 2,540 km 2,084 km
Service ceiling 7,071 m 8,535 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,154 kg 4,300 kg
Empty weight 6,450 kg 2,650 kg
Total thrust 3 x 875 kW 2 x 448 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Douglas DC-3 or P.166?
The Douglas DC-3 is faster with a maximum speed of 413 km/h compared to the P.166's 400 km/h, a difference of 13 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Douglas DC-3 or P.166?
The Douglas DC-3 has a longer range at 2,540 km compared to the P.166's 2,084 km.
Which can fly higher, the Douglas DC-3 or P.166?
The P.166 has a higher service ceiling at 8,535 meters (28,001 ft) compared to the Douglas DC-3's 7,071 meters (23,198 ft).
Which is heavier, the Douglas DC-3 or P.166?
The Douglas DC-3 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,154 kg compared to the P.166's 4,300 kg.
Which is larger, the Douglas DC-3 or P.166?
The Douglas DC-3 is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the P.166's 11.9 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Douglas DC-3 or P.166?
The Douglas DC-3 has been produced in greater numbers with 10,174 units compared to 154 units of the P.166.