DC-3 vs PC-6 Porter
Overview
The DC-3 and the PC-6 Porter are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Douglas and Pilatus respectively.
Top speed is 413 km/h for the DC-3 vs 244 km/h for the PC-6 Porter. The DC-3 has an operational range of 2,540 km vs 730 km for the PC-6 Porter. The PC-6 Porter operates at altitudes up to 10,000 m compared to 7,071 m for the DC-3. At 13,154 kg MTOW, the DC-3 is 4.7x the PC-6 Porter's 2,800 kg.
The DC-3 has been produced in 10,174 units vs 604 for the PC-6 Porter. Unit cost is $0.08M for the DC-3 vs $0.06M for the PC-6 Porter. The DC-3 first flew 18 years before the PC-6 Porter (1941 vs 1959).
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| 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 | $80K |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇭 Switzerland |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Pilatus |
| First flight | 4 May 1959 |
| Year introduced | 1960 |
| Number produced | 604 units |
| Average unit price | $60K |
| Wing area | 91.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 29.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 22.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 413 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,540 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,071 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,154 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,450 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 292 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 30.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.2 m ◉ |
| Length | 10.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 244 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 730 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 10,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,800 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,260 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 410 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the DC-3 or PC-6 Porter?
The DC-3 is faster with a maximum speed of 413 km/h compared to the PC-6 Porter's 244 km/h, a difference of 169 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DC-3 or PC-6 Porter?
The DC-3 has a longer range at 2,540 km compared to the PC-6 Porter's 730 km.
Which can fly higher, the DC-3 or PC-6 Porter?
The PC-6 Porter has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the DC-3's 7,071 meters (23,198 ft).
Which is heavier, the DC-3 or PC-6 Porter?
The DC-3 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,154 kg compared to the PC-6 Porter's 2,800 kg.
Which is larger, the DC-3 or PC-6 Porter?
The DC-3 is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the PC-6 Porter's 10.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DC-3 or PC-6 Porter?
The DC-3 is more expensive at approximately $0.1 million per unit compared to the PC-6 Porter at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the DC-3 or PC-6 Porter?
The DC-3 entered service first in 1936, 24 years before the PC-6 Porter which entered service in 1960.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DC-3 or PC-6 Porter?
The DC-3 has been produced in greater numbers with 10,174 units compared to 604 units of the PC-6 Porter.