DC-3 vs Il-14 Crate
| 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 | $0.1 million |
| Soviet twin-engine transport aircraft, used extensively by Eastern Bloc nations and China during the Cold War era. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Ilyushin |
| First flight | 1 October 1950 |
| Year introduced | 1954 |
| Number produced | 1348 units |
| Average unit price | $1.5 million |
| Wing area | 91.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 29.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 22.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 413 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,540 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,154 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 6,450 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 875 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 100.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 31.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 22.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 430 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,300 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,400 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 18,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 12,600 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,397 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the DC-3 or Il-14 Crate?
The Il-14 Crate is faster with a maximum speed of 430 km/h compared to the DC-3's 413 km/h, a difference of 17 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DC-3 or Il-14 Crate?
The DC-3 has a longer range at 2,540 km compared to the Il-14 Crate's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the DC-3 or Il-14 Crate?
The Il-14 Crate has a higher service ceiling at 7,400 meters (24,278 ft) compared to the DC-3's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the DC-3 or Il-14 Crate?
The Il-14 Crate has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 18,000 kg compared to the DC-3's 13,154 kg.
Which is larger, the DC-3 or Il-14 Crate?
The DC-3 is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the Il-14 Crate's 22.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DC-3 or Il-14 Crate?
The Il-14 Crate is more expensive at approximately $1.5 million per unit compared to the DC-3 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the DC-3 or Il-14 Crate?
The DC-3 entered service first in 1936, 18 years before the Il-14 Crate which entered service in 1954.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DC-3 or Il-14 Crate?
The DC-3 has been produced in greater numbers with 10,174 units compared to 1,348 units of the Il-14 Crate.