RAF Douglas DC-3 By Shane Peet Aviation Photography at Manchester Airport (England) 2014
The Douglas DC-3 is a fixed wing propeller driven aircraft. In the 1930s and 1940s, it was a revolutionary aircraft with its speed and range. The major use for the DC-3 was the military version, the C-47 Skytrain in the US and the Dakota in England.
Aircraft Production The total production for the DC-3 was 16,079 airframes. In 1998 more then 400 was still in commercial service. Production as follows:
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Purpose: Airliner and Transport Aircraft
First Flight: December 17 1935 Introduction: 1935 Status: Active service with small operators Produced: 1936-1942, 1950 Number built: 16,079 Unit Cost: US$79,500 ($1,367,516) in 2014 Developed from: Douglas DC-2 |