C-160 Transall vs DC-3
| German-French transport plane, employed globally since the Cold War, essential for humanitarian aid, military logistical support, and troop transport. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Transall |
| First flight | 25 February 1963 |
| Year of introduction | 1967 |
| Number produced | 214 units |
| Average unit price | $12 million |
| 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 of introduction | 1936 |
| Number produced | 10174 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wing area | 160.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 40.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 11.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 32.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 513 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,850 km |
| Service ceiling | 8,230 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 51,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 29,000 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 4,549 kW ◉ |
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| Wing area | 91.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 29.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 22.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 450 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,154 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,450 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 875 kW ◉ |
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