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. | |
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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 |
Canadian tactical transport aircraft, primarily utilized during the 1960s, notably deployed for civilian and military air-drop operations. | |
Origin country | π¨π¦ 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 | 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 |