DC-3 vs Y-7

Overview

The DC-3 and the Y-7 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Douglas and Xian respectively.

Top speed is 413 km/h for the DC-3 vs 503 km/h for the Y-7. The DC-3 has an operational range of 2,540 km vs 1,982 km for the Y-7. The Y-7 operates at altitudes up to 8,750 m compared to 7,071 m for the DC-3.

The DC-3 first flew 29 years before the Y-7 (1941 vs 1970).

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 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Douglas
First flight 23 December 1941
Year introduced 1936
Number produced 10174 units
Average unit price $80K

Y-7

Chinese twin turboprop transport and passenger aircraft, developed in the late 20th century, used for military transport and civil aviation.
Xian Y-7 Transport profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Xian
First flight 25 December 1970
Year introduced --
Number produced N/A
Average unit price --
Wing area 91.7 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 29.0 m β—‰
Height 5.6 m β—‰
Length 22.7 m β—‰
Maximum speed 413 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,540 km β—‰
Service ceiling 7,071 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 13,154 kg β—‰
Empty weight 6,450 kg β—‰
Total thrust 3 x 292 kW β—‰

Y-7

Wing area 75.3 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 29.7 m β—‰
Height 8.6 m β—‰
Length 24.2 m β—‰
Maximum speed 503 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,982 km β—‰
Service ceiling 8,750 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 21,800 kg β—‰
Empty weight 14,988 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 900 kW β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

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