C-212 Aviocar vs DC-3
Spanish light transport plane, renowned for its versatility, extensively used for surveillance, rescue, and paratrooping missions since the 1970s. | |
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Origin country | πͺπΈ Spain |
Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
Manufacturer | CASA |
First flight | 26 March 1971 |
Year of introduction | 1974 |
Number produced | 483 units |
Average unit price | $7 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 | πΊπΈ 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 | 41.0 mΒ² β |
Wingspan | 20.3 m β |
Height | 6.3 m β |
Length | 16.2 m β |
Maximum speed | 370 km/h β |
Service ceiling | 7,925 m |
Max. takeoff weight | 7,700 kg β |
Empty weight | 3,780 kg β |
Total thrust | 2 x 671 kW β |