DC-3 vs DHC-5 Buffalo

American commercial airliner, renowned for significant contributions to World War II airlift operations, frequently used for cargo and passenger transport.
Picture of DC-3
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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
Canadian tactical transport aircraft, primarily utilized during the 1960s, notably deployed for civilian and military air-drop operations.
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada
First flight 9 April 1964
Year of introduction 1965
Number produced 122 units
Average unit price $25 million
Wing area 91.7 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 29.0 m β—‰
Height 5.6 m β—‰
Length 22.7 m β—‰
Maximum speed 450 km/h β—‰
Service ceiling -- m
Max. takeoff weight 13,154 kg β—‰
Empty weight 6,450 kg β—‰
Total thrust 3 x 875 kW β—‰
3-view profile of DC-3
Wing area 88.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 29.0 m β—‰
Height 8.8 m β—‰
Length 24.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed 467 km/h β—‰
Service ceiling 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 22,317 kg β—‰
Empty weight 11,412 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 2,336 kW β—‰

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