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Douglas DC-3 vs Y-7

Douglas DC-3 vs Y-7 at a glance — top speed 413 vs 503 km/h, range 2,540 vs 1,982 km, max takeoff weight 13,154 vs 21,800 kg.

Douglas DC-3 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Douglas DC-3
Xian Y-7 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Y-7
Specifications
Douglas DC-3 Y-7
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Douglas Xian
First flight 23 December 1941 25 December 1970
Year introduced 1936 --
Number produced 10174 units N/A
Average unit price $80K --
Wing area 91.7 m² 75.3 m²
Wingspan 29.0 m 29.7 m
Height 5.6 m 8.6 m
Length 22.7 m 24.2 m
Maximum speed 413 km/h 503 km/h
Operational range 2,540 km 1,982 km
Service ceiling 7,071 m 8,750 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,154 kg 21,800 kg
Empty weight 6,450 kg 14,988 kg
Total thrust 3 x 875 kW 2 x 1,800 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Douglas DC-3 or Y-7?
The Y-7 is faster with a maximum speed of 503 km/h compared to the Douglas DC-3's 413 km/h, a difference of 90 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Douglas DC-3 or Y-7?
The Douglas DC-3 has a longer range at 2,540 km compared to the Y-7's 1,982 km.
Which can fly higher, the Douglas DC-3 or Y-7?
The Y-7 has a higher service ceiling at 8,750 meters (28,707 ft) compared to the Douglas DC-3's 7,071 meters (23,198 ft).
Which is heavier, the Douglas DC-3 or Y-7?
The Y-7 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 21,800 kg compared to the Douglas DC-3's 13,154 kg.
Which is larger, the Douglas DC-3 or Y-7?
The Y-7 is longer at 24.2 meters compared to the Douglas DC-3's 22.7 meters.