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Description
| Manufacturer: | Douglas |
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| Base model: | DC-3 | ||
| Designation: | DC-3 | ||
| Nickname: | Dakota | ||
| Basic role: | Commercial Transport | ||
| Crew: | 3 | ||
Specifications
| Length: | 64' 5.5" | 19.6 m | |
| Height: | 16' 3" | 4.9 m | |
| Wingspan: | 95' | 28.9 m | |
| Wingarea: | 987.0 sq ft | 91.6 sq m | |
| Empty Weight: | 16,060 lb | 7,283 kg | |
| Gross Weight: | 24,000 lb | 10,884 kg | |
Propulsion
| No. of Engines: | 2 | ||
| Powerplant: | Wright R-1820-G202A | ||
| Horsepower (each): | 1200 | ||
Performance
| Cruise Speed: | 192 mph | 309 km/h | 167 kt |
| Max Speed: | 212 mph | 341 km/h | 184 kt |
| Climb: | 850 ft/min | 259 m/min | |
| Ceiling: | 20,800 ft | 6,339 m | |
Known serial numbers
Examples of this type may be found at
| Museum | City | State |
| Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum | Mount Hope | Ontario |
| Confederate Air Force - Arizona Wing | Mesa | Arizona |
| Museum of Flying | Santa Monica | California |
| National Air and Space Museum | Washington | Dist of Col |
| New England Air Museum | Windsor Locks | Connecticut |
| Prairie Aviation Museum | Bloomington | Illinois |
| San Diego Aerospace Museum | San Diego | California |
| War Eagles Air Museum | Santa Teresa | New Mexico |
DC-3 on display
Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum | Confederate Air Force - Arizona Wing | Museum of Flying | National Air and Space Museum | |
San Diego Aerospace Museum |
Recent comments by our visitors
| terence devlin Thunder bay, ON | Dear Sir or Madam,Years ago, I was a mechanic on local Air Coy, flying in C47,s For superior Airways, Also radio operatior for Gold belt Air, up here in Northern Ontario...About 250 miles due North-from Thunder bay, I recall, some C47,s had gone into the tree line on landing...Dirt strip,Snow in winter, in a place called Wibbionville, after owner i worked for...I do not know if there there still, also rumiors off a full loaded one,skiped the Pickle lake Air strip, and is lying in good condition in deep water in Picle lake-ontario...This was in mid 70,s [have pic,s if you wish off C47s up there..We used them as fuil bowser,s...TDD 09/14/2008 @ 13:14 [ref: 22682] |
| Ross Page Herrin, IL | There were DC-3's at the base in Barbers Point in Hawaii when I was stationed there at VR-21 in 1966 to 68. It was the most amazing plane I have ever seen fly. One day I was on the tarmack and saw one coming in over the end of the runway at great height and I thought it was going to keep going but to my amazment it stopped in midair and dropped straight down and landed at the end of the runway. If no one has ever seen this you have missed out. I was told that it was training for landing on short runways in Vietnam. It was great to see it. What a great plane. 04/27/2008 @ 14:18 [ref: 20733] |
| Shelton Decatur, AL | I am a major DC-3 Fan. Would love to know if anyone thinks that there would be enough interest to start a small (2 plane)DC-3 airline in the southeast. Would have to be started from scratch. People are tired of higher and higher regular airline prices. I believe this wouel start a new trend in airlines..smaller, more personal, less exspensive, more style. Any comments? 04/24/2008 @ 09:56 [ref: 20705] |
| Virg Gottfried , NC | I am looking for a DC-3 Airstair Door
Do you have one or know where one is? Thanks for your help. Virg 04/21/2008 @ 06:41 [ref: 20638] |
| dave , CT | ref: 17867
We are looking for a DC3 to convert to turbo Your DC3 may be what we are looking for. Thanks Dave 04/07/2008 @ 05:51 [ref: 20362] |
| Christine Coral Springs, FL | We just bought an inventory of thousands of DC-3, DC-4 and DC-6 parts from a gentleman who is quote older and did not use a computer. We are still cataloguing 17,000 line items of handwritten pages - but all parts are new surplus and most are still in the original packaging. We might be able to help if there is something you are looking for for your DC-3. They are such beautiful planes.
We're still in the process of moving and organizing this lot, but should be done in the next 30 days. You can reach any of my staff through www.jncaviation.com. 12/26/2007 @ 07:54 [ref: 19055] |
| Barton M. Tiernan , AK | I have two DC-3 freighters. I want to keep one and continue to work it on skis up here in Alaska ("Ski plane"). The other I either want to sell or turn it into a fuel hauler ("Fuel hauler"). I have KC135 550 tanks to install in the fuel hauler. I am firm on $135,000 on the fuel hauler.
I am also shopping for a paint job on the "Ski plane." Anybody out there want to pay for a paint job with their paint scheme and name/logo on it somewhere? I would love to put a WWII paint job on it......I'm out of investment funds. And finally, anybody know where I can get an inventory of used DC3 parts/cores/etc. for cheap? Again.....out of investment funds and anticipating future parts expenses. THANKS!! Bart 907 274-1725 (fax) 09/07/2007 @ 17:59 [ref: 17867] |
| Viviane San Juan, Puerto Rico, DC | I can recall my first time on an airplane, Iwas 4 years old. Lucky me it was a DC-3 from Caribbean Airlines back in 1962. It flew fron the San Juan International Airport, destination Saint Thomas Virgin Islands. Non pressurized cabin very hot while on the runway, nice when it took off. The stewardess gave me a peppermint swirl bon bon.
I still live in San Juan, and every morning around 6:45 A.M E.T., FOUR STAR Airways a Commercial Cargo Airline starts their flights to and from the Virgin Islands taking fruits and all kind of goods around the Caribbean. I was a CH-47 mechanich back in Germany, and for sure I can tell you tha besides my CHINOOK, my most favorite fixed wing in the worl is the perfect DC-3, IRON HORSE for sure, unsinkables. My heart pounds on sight and my ears pulls a smile on my face as soon I hear them purr. Hi to all of you DC-3 lovers!!!!!!!!!!!!! Viviane 08/21/2007 @ 01:15 [ref: 17698] |
| Steve Pflanz Near London ,England, CA | Hi,
would you recognise this magneto? It is Marked, - G1187 37A/19001 C14D/1 The British Thomson Co Ltd Rugby England I do have digital photos available, but was unable to upload them here. I am trying to find what plane it is from,(DC3??) - any help would be appreciated. I have six of them, - do they have any value? - They appear to be unused. I am not from California, - but I had to submit an American State!!! Thanks, - Best Regards, - Steve Pflanz stephen.pflanz@tiscali.co.uk 08/18/2007 @ 09:32 [ref: 17669] |
| Timothy ouimet Panama city, FL | I work for the state of florida as an A&P mechanic on a 1943 DC-3. we use it for fly and mosquito control spraying, the state is talking about replacing it because of high parts costs and availability,but i personnally love the old bird and fly in it quite often at low altitude (150 to 200 ft). I love to read about Gooney birds and have lots of amazing pics.
hope to see them flying for a long time" Another Dc-3 Enthusist Tim O 06/05/2007 @ 10:04 [ref: 16745] |
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