The Douglas DC-3 is a propeller-driven airliner manufactured by the Douglas Aircraft Company, which had a lasting effect on the airline industry in the 1930s to 1940s and World War II. It was developed as a larger, improved 14-bed sleeper version of the Douglas DC-2 .

2025年1月7日 · The DC-3, first flown in 1935, was a low-wing twin-engine monoplane that in various conformations could seat 21 or 28 passengers or carry 6,000 pounds (2,725 kg) of cargo. It was over 64 feet (19.5 metres) long, with a wingspan of 95 feet (29 metres). It was manufactured by the Douglas Aircraft Company, Inc.

2024年3月23日 · Often highly regarded worldwide as the most remarkable aircraft of its generation, the Douglas DC-3 was said to have made the formative concept of air travel vastly popular after its introduction in 1935. Besides being an absolute commercial success, the aircraft was also well-liked in the military, with more than 13,000 built for either version.

The Douglas DC-3 was a larger and enhanced variant of the DC-2 developed by the Douglas Aircraft Company. The DC-3 is the first successful commercial propeller-driven airliner in the world and was also smoothly configured for military service throughout the Second World War.

Douglas DC-3. The DC-3 is a two-engine, propeller-driven airliner developed by the Douglas Aircraft Company. It has become one of the most well known, and successful, airplanes in aviation history. The Douglas DC-1

The DC-3 was to become perhaps the most important airliner in history. It quickly established its reputation with many operators, including the military. The early 1930s saw a complete transformation of commercial air transport with the introduction of the Boeing Model 247 .

The Douglas DC-3, introduced in 1936, carried 21 passengers -- enough to fly profitably without relying on subsidies from air mail contracts. While the DC-3's economy appealed to airlines, its rugged construction and comfortable cabin attracted passengers.

During World War II, the DC-3 design was adapted for troop carrier and cargo duty, designated the C-47. It was a major contributor to the Allied global war effort. Douglas built a total of 10,654 of the rugged and reliable planes, with about 2,500 more produced by others under license. Many are still flying today.

The Douglas DC-3, one of the most iconic airplanes in aviation history, revolutionized air travel and logistics, both in the civilian sector and during wartime. Known as the C-47 in military service, the DC-3 played a crucial role in shaping the future of aviation, becoming a symbol of reliability, efficiency, and versatility.

2023年2月14日 · Principal variants: DST/DC-3 - developed and enlarged version of the DC-2 powered by 2 Wright SGR-1820-G5 Cyclones, with accommodation for up to 14 sleeper or 28 day passengers, (21 DST and 266 DC-3 built, at Santa Monica);