DC-3 vs Y-8
Overview
The DC-3 and the Y-8 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Douglas and Shaanxi respectively.
Top speed is 413 km/h for the DC-3 vs 660 km/h for the Y-8. The DC-3 has an operational range of 2,540 km vs 5,615 km for the Y-8. The Y-8 operates at altitudes up to 10,400 m compared to 7,071 m for the DC-3. At 61,000 kg MTOW, the Y-8 is 4.6x the DC-3's 13,154 kg.
The DC-3 has been produced in 10,174 units vs 169 for the Y-8. The DC-3 first flew 33 years before the Y-8 (1941 vs 1974).
| American commercial airliner, renowned for significant contributions to World War II airlift operations, frequently used for cargo and passenger transport. | |
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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 |
| Chinese medium-size, medium-range transport aircraft, developed in the late 20th century based on the Soviet Antonov An-12, and extensively deployed in military and civilian transport operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Shaanxi |
| First flight | 1 December 1974 |
| Year introduced | 1981 |
| Number produced | 169 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 | 121.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 38.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 11.2 m ◉ |
| Length | 34.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 660 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 5,615 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 10,400 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 61,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 35,490 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 793 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the DC-3 or Y-8?
The Y-8 is faster with a maximum speed of 660 km/h compared to the DC-3's 413 km/h, a difference of 247 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DC-3 or Y-8?
The Y-8 has a longer range at 5,615 km compared to the DC-3's 2,540 km.
Which can fly higher, the DC-3 or Y-8?
The Y-8 has a higher service ceiling at 10,400 meters (34,120 ft) compared to the DC-3's 7,071 meters (23,198 ft).
Which is heavier, the DC-3 or Y-8?
The Y-8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 61,000 kg compared to the DC-3's 13,154 kg.
Which is larger, the DC-3 or Y-8?
The Y-8 is longer at 34.0 meters compared to the DC-3's 22.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the DC-3 or Y-8?
The DC-3 entered service first in 1936, 45 years before the Y-8 which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DC-3 or Y-8?
The DC-3 has been produced in greater numbers with 10,174 units compared to 169 units of the Y-8.