Douglas DC-3
Summary
| Category | Transport aircraft |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| First flight | 23 December 1941 |
| Year of introduction | 1936 |
| Number produced | 10174 units |
Description
The Douglas DC-3, developed in the mid-1930s, is a military aircraft that holds significant historical and technological importance. It was primarily designed for civil aviation but was extensively employed in various military operations. This twin-engine propeller-driven aircraft played a vital role during World War II, serving as a transport and cargo plane for both the Allies and Axis powers. Its durable design and ample cargo capacity made it suitable for diverse missions such as troop transport, medical evacuation, and aerial resupply. The DC-3's effective deployment across numerous theaters of war contributed to its reputation as a reliable and versatile military aircraft.
Technical specifications
| Version: Tri Turbo Three | |
|---|---|
| Maximum speed | 450 km/h (280 mph) |
| Wing area | 91.7 m² (987.0 sqft) |
| Wingspan | 29 m (95.1 ft) |
| Height | 5.6 m (18.2 ft) |
| Length | 22.7 m (74.5 ft) |
| Empty weight | 6450 kg (14220 lbs) |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13154 kg (29000 lbs) |
| Powerplant | 3 × turboprops Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-45 delivering 875 kW |
Current operating countries
| Country | Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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South Africa | 9 | |
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Thailand | 8 | |
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Colombia | 6 | |
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Guatemala | 1 | |
|
Mali | 1 | |
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Mauritania | 1 | |
Numbers in parentheses, e.g. '(+5)', indicate units ordered but not yet delivered.
All operators
Angola • Argentina • Australia • Burundi • Belgium • Benin • Burkina Faso • Bolivia • Brazil • Canada • Chile • China • Ivory Coast • Cameroon • Congo Democratic Republic • Congo • Colombia • Comoros • Cuba • Germany • Denmark • Ecuador • Egypt • Spain • Ethiopia • Finland • France • Gabon • United Kingdom • Guinea-Bissau • Greece • Guatemala • Hong Kong • Honduras • Haiti • Indonesia • India • Iran • Israel • Italy • Jordan • Japan • Cambodia • South Korea • Laos • Liberia • Libya • Sri Lanka • Morocco • Madagascar • Mexico • Mali • Myanmar • Mozambique • Mauritania • Malawi • Niger • Nigeria • Nicaragua • Netherlands • Norway • Nepal • New Zealand • Oman • Pakistan • Peru • Philippines • Papua New Guinea • Poland • Portugal • Paraguay • Saudi Arabia • Sudan • Senegal • El Salvador • Somalia • Sweden • Syria • Chad • Ex-Czechoslovakia • Togo • Thailand • Turkey • Taiwan • Uganda • Ex-USSR • Uruguay • United States • Venezuela • Vietnam • Yemen • Ex-Yugoslavia • South Africa • Zambia • Zimbabwe
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