DC-3 vs P750

The DC-3 and the P750 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Douglas and Pacific Aerospace respectively. Top speed is 413 km/h for the DC-3 vs 315 km/h for the P750. The DC-3 has an operational range of 2,540 km vs 2,183 km for the P750. The DC-3 operates at altitudes up to 7,071 m compared to 6,096 m for the P750. At 13,154 kg MTOW, the DC-3 is 3.9x the P750's 3,402 kg. The DC-3 has been produced in 10,174 units vs 120 for the P750. Unit cost is $0.08M for the DC-3 vs $2.2M for the P750. The DC-3 first flew 60 years before the P750 (1941 vs 2001).

American commercial airliner, renowned for significant contributions to World War II airlift operations, frequently used for cargo and passenger transport.
Douglas DC-3 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Douglas
First flight 23 December 1941
Year introduced 1936
Number produced 10174 units
Average unit price $0.1 million
New Zealand light utility aircraft, notable for its use in air ambulance, skydiving and agricultural roles since the late 2000s.
Pacific Aerospace P750 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇳🇿 New Zealand
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Pacific Aerospace
First flight 1 January 2001
Year introduced 2001
Number produced 120 units
Average unit price $2.2 million
Wing area 91.7 m² ◉
Wingspan 29.0 m â—‰
Height 5.6 m â—‰
Length 22.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 413 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,540 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,071 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 13,154 kg â—‰
Empty weight 6,450 kg â—‰
Total thrust 3 x 875 kW â—‰
Wing area 24.9 m² ◉
Wingspan 12.8 m â—‰
Height 3.9 m â—‰
Length 11.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 315 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,183 km â—‰
Service ceiling 6,096 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,402 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,633 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 560 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DC-3 or P750?
The DC-3 is faster with a maximum speed of 413 km/h compared to the P750's 315 km/h, a difference of 98 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DC-3 or P750?
The DC-3 has a longer range at 2,540 km compared to the P750's 2,183 km.
Which can fly higher, the DC-3 or P750?
The DC-3 has a higher service ceiling at 7,071 meters (23,198 ft) compared to the P750's 6,096 meters (20,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the DC-3 or P750?
The DC-3 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,154 kg compared to the P750's 3,402 kg.
Which is larger, the DC-3 or P750?
The DC-3 is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the P750's 11.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DC-3 or P750?
The P750 is more expensive at approximately $2.2 million per unit compared to the DC-3 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the DC-3 or P750?
The DC-3 entered service first in 1936, 65 years before the P750 which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DC-3 or P750?
The DC-3 has been produced in greater numbers with 10,174 units compared to 120 units of the P750.