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Douglas DC-3 vs Tu-104 Camel

Douglas DC-3 vs Tu-104 Camel at a glance — top speed 413 vs 950 km/h, range 2,540 vs 2,750 km, max takeoff weight 13,154 vs 78,100 kg, built 10,174 vs 201 units.

Douglas DC-3 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Douglas DC-3
Tupolev Tu-104 Camel military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-104 Camel
Specifications
Douglas DC-3 Tu-104 Camel
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Douglas Tupolev
First flight 23 December 1941 17 June 1955
Year introduced 1936 1956
Number produced 10174 units 201 units
Average unit price $80K --
Wing area 91.7 m² 183.0 m²
Wingspan 29.0 m 34.5 m
Height 5.6 m 11.9 m
Length 22.7 m 40.1 m
Maximum speed 413 km/h 950 km/h
Operational range 2,540 km 2,750 km
Service ceiling 7,071 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,154 kg 78,100 kg
Empty weight 6,450 kg 43,800 kg
Total thrust 3 x 875 kW 2 x 9,707 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Douglas DC-3 or Tu-104 Camel?
The Tu-104 Camel is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the Douglas DC-3's 413 km/h, a difference of 537 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Douglas DC-3 or Tu-104 Camel?
The Tu-104 Camel has a longer range at 2,750 km compared to the Douglas DC-3's 2,540 km.
Which can fly higher, the Douglas DC-3 or Tu-104 Camel?
The Tu-104 Camel has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the Douglas DC-3's 7,071 meters (23,198 ft).
Which is heavier, the Douglas DC-3 or Tu-104 Camel?
The Tu-104 Camel has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,100 kg compared to the Douglas DC-3's 13,154 kg.
Which is larger, the Douglas DC-3 or Tu-104 Camel?
The Tu-104 Camel is longer at 40.1 meters compared to the Douglas DC-3's 22.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Douglas DC-3 or Tu-104 Camel?
The Douglas DC-3 entered service first in 1936, 20 years before the Tu-104 Camel which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Douglas DC-3 or Tu-104 Camel?
The Douglas DC-3 has been produced in greater numbers with 10,174 units compared to 201 units of the Tu-104 Camel.