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 …

Jun 5, 1994 · The DC-3 cruises at 157 knots on 50-percent power and 94 gallons per hour. Some claim with tongue in cheek that the -3 consumes as much oil as it does fuel. One would expect …

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 …

Aug 25, 2017 · the unique and characteristic swept wing of the DC-3 was an attempt to keep the wing in its original location as the center of gravity moved toward the rear. When Douglas …

The Douglas DC-3 is a twin-engined short-to-medium-range Airliner with a capacity of maximum 32 passengers and a military utility transport aircraft produced by the US-American …

An enlarged variant of the popular 14-seat DC-2, the 21-seat DC-3 was comfortable by the standards of its time and very safe, because of its strong, multiple-spar wing and all-metal …

The DC-3 is a twin piston-engine, low wing monoplane of all metal, semi-monocoque construction. It is equipped with a tail wheel undercarriage, of which the main wheels are hydraulically …

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 …

Also included in the design were NACA cowlings, landing gear that would retract into the engine nacelles, and a multi-spar wing, inspired by Jack Northrop that would give the airplane …

Mar 14, 2024 · The Douglas DC-3 is a fixed-wing, propeller-driven airliner that was manufactured by the Douglas Aircraft Company from 1935 to 1945. It was a groundbreaking aircraft for its …