Douglas DC-3The Douglas DC-3 is a fixed-wing, propeller-driven aircraft whose speed and range revolutionized air transport in the 1930s and 1940s. Because of its lasting impact on the airline industry and World War II, it is generally regarded as one of the most significant transport aircraft ever made.
Specifications (DC-3) Highly modified DC-3, powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6-65AR engines, now operated by the National Test Pilot School. Formerly operated by South Africa as a maritime patrol aircraft. Airframe has been modified with belly radar pod and chin FLIR turret. Based at Mojave Airport Cockpit of DC3 operated by FAA to verify operation of navaids (VORs & NDBs) along federal airways.General characteristicsCrew: 2 Capacity: 21-32 passengers Length: 64 ft 5 in (19.7 m) Wingspan: 95 ft 0 in (29.0 m) Height: 16 ft 11 in (5.16 m) Wing area: 987 ft² (91.7 m²) Empty weight: 18,300 lb (8,300 kg) Loaded weight: 25,200 lb (25,346 with deicing boots, 26,900 in some freight versions) (11,400 kg) Powerplant: 2× Wright Cyclone 9 R-1820 series (earliest aircraft) or Pratt & Whitney Twin Wasp S1C3G in the C-47 and later civilian aircraft, 1,100 or 1,200 hp (890 kW) max rating, depending upon engine and model (895 kW) each Propellers: 3-bladed Hamilton Standard 23E50 series hydraulically controlled constant speed, feathering
PerformanceMaximum speed: 237 mph (206 knots, 381 km/h (=Never Exceed Speed (VNE), or Redline speed)) Cruise speed: 150 mph (130 knots, 240 km/h) Range: 1,025 mi (890 nm, 1,650 km) Service ceiling 24,000 ft (7,300 m) Rate of climb: 1,130 ft/min (5.73 m/s) initial Wing loading: 25.5 lb/ft² (125 kg/m²) Power/mass: 0.0952 hp/lb (157 W/kg)
Specifications (DC-3) Highly modified DC-3, powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6-65AR engines, now operated by the National Test Pilot School. Formerly operated by South Africa as a maritime patrol aircraft. Airframe has been modified with belly radar pod and chin FLIR turret. Based at Mojave Airport Cockpit of DC3 operated by FAA to verify operation of navaids (VORs & NDBs) along federal airways.General characteristicsCrew: 2 Capacity: 21-32 passengers Length: 64 ft 5 in (19.7 m) Wingspan: 95 ft 0 in (29.0 m) Height: 16 ft 11 in (5.16 m) Wing area: 987 ft² (91.7 m²) Empty weight: 18,300 lb (8,300 kg) Loaded weight: 25,200 lb (25,346 with deicing boots, 26,900 in some freight versions) (11,400 kg) Powerplant: 2× Wright Cyclone 9 R-1820 series (earliest aircraft) or Pratt & Whitney Twin Wasp S1C3G in the C-47 and later civilian aircraft, 1,100 or 1,200 hp (890 kW) max rating, depending upon engine and model (895 kW) each Propellers: 3-bladed Hamilton Standard 23E50 series hydraulically controlled constant speed, feathering
PerformanceMaximum speed: 237 mph (206 knots, 381 km/h (=Never Exceed Speed (VNE), or Redline speed)) Cruise speed: 150 mph (130 knots, 240 km/h) Range: 1,025 mi (890 nm, 1,650 km) Service ceiling 24,000 ft (7,300 m) Rate of climb: 1,130 ft/min (5.73 m/s) initial Wing loading: 25.5 lb/ft² (125 kg/m²) Power/mass: 0.0952 hp/lb (157 W/kg)
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