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Douglas DC-3

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Douglas DC-3 is a propeller-driven airliner which had a lasting effect on the airline industry in the 1930s/1940s and World War II. It was developed as a larger, improved 14-bed sleeper version of the Douglas DC-2. It is a low-wing metal monoplane with conventional landing gear, powered by two radial piston engines of 1,000–1,200 hp (750–890 kW). (Although most DC-3s flying today use Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp engines, many DC-3s built for civil service originally had the Wright R-1820 Cyclone.) The DC-3 has a cruise speed of 207 mph (333 km/h), a capacity of 21 to 32 passengers or 6,000 lbs (2,700 kg) of cargo, and a range of 1,500 mi (2,400 km), and can operate from short runways. (Wikipedia)

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General Characteristics

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  • Wingspan 81.7ft (24.9m)
  • Length 66.3ft (20.2m)
  • Height 20.8ft (6.3m)
  • Empty Weight 18,041lbs (8,183kg)
  • Loaded Weight 19,814lbs (8,987kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.183
  • Wing Loading 20.3lbs/ft2 (99.1kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 975.8ft2 (90.7m2)
  • Drag Points 3537

Parts

  • Number of Parts 120
  • Control Surfaces 13
  • Performance Cost 809