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Douglas DC-3 vs Yak-40 Codling

Douglas DC-3 vs Yak-40 Codling at a glance — top speed 413 vs 858 km/h, range 2,540 vs 1,800 km, max takeoff weight 13,154 vs 15,500 kg, built 10,174 vs 1,011 units.

Douglas DC-3 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Yakovlev Yak-40 Codling military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
Douglas DC-3 Yak-40 Codling
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Douglas Yakovlev
First flight 23 December 1941 21 October 1966
Year introduced 1936 1968
Number produced 10174 units 1011 units
Average unit price $80K --
Wing area 91.7 m² 70.0 m²
Wingspan 29.0 m 25.0 m
Height 5.6 m 6.5 m
Length 22.7 m 20.4 m
Maximum speed 413 km/h 858 km/h
Operational range 2,540 km 1,800 km
Service ceiling 7,071 m 8,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,154 kg 15,500 kg
Empty weight 6,450 kg 9,400 kg
Total thrust 3 x 875 kW 3 x 1,500 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Douglas DC-3 or Yak-40 Codling?
The Yak-40 Codling is faster with a maximum speed of 858 km/h compared to the Douglas DC-3's 413 km/h, a difference of 445 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Douglas DC-3 or Yak-40 Codling?
The Douglas DC-3 has a longer range at 2,540 km compared to the Yak-40 Codling's 1,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Douglas DC-3 or Yak-40 Codling?
The Yak-40 Codling has a higher service ceiling at 8,000 meters (26,246 ft) compared to the Douglas DC-3's 7,071 meters (23,198 ft).
Which is heavier, the Douglas DC-3 or Yak-40 Codling?
The Yak-40 Codling has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,500 kg compared to the Douglas DC-3's 13,154 kg.
Which is larger, the Douglas DC-3 or Yak-40 Codling?
The Douglas DC-3 is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the Yak-40 Codling's 20.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Douglas DC-3 or Yak-40 Codling?
The Douglas DC-3 entered service first in 1936, 32 years before the Yak-40 Codling which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Douglas DC-3 or Yak-40 Codling?
The Douglas DC-3 has been produced in greater numbers with 10,174 units compared to 1,011 units of the Yak-40 Codling.