Douglas DC-3
Manufacturer: Douglas
Category: Piston Aircraft
Passengers: 21 - 32
Max Speed: 230 mph
Charter a Douglas DC-3 for your next flight
The Douglas DC-3 is a Piston Aircraft that started rolling off the factory floor in 1936 and has been a suitable aircraft with private jet fliers ever since. Because the Douglas DC-3 is a Piston Aircraft, it is specifically designed for quick and easy regional trips.
What is it like in the cabin of the Douglas DC-3?
Similar to many of the aircraft in its category, the Douglas DC-3 can accommodate as many as 32 passengers in a typical layout. The interior of the aircraft measures 105 feet long and 7.7 feet wide, with roughly 25.2 feet of room from floor to ceiling. This means someone up to about 6 ft 8 in can stand comfortably when getting on the Douglas DC-3.
The Douglas DC-3 can typically accommodate between 21 and 32 passengers, though cabin layout could differ from aircraft to aircraft. While individual tail numbers may vary when it comes to special features and amenities, the DC-3 typically has enclosed lavatory. When it comes to space for your luggage, the DC-3 has roughly 88.28675 cubic Ft of space for your bags.
How Fast Is The Douglas DC-3? How Far Can The DC-3 Fly?
The Douglas DC-3 has a max speed of roughly 200 nautical miles per hour, which converts to about 230.2 miles per hour. This aircraft has a cruising altitude of about 23200 feet, which means it is typically flying below most commercial air traffic.
Similar to many aircraft in the Piston Aircraft category, the DC-3 has a range of about 1274 miles. This means that trips like Washington, DC to Miami or Chicago to Dallas are well within range.
How Much Does It Cost To Charter a Douglas DC-3?
Private Jet Charter pricing is dependent on a variety of factors beyond the actual aircraft being flown, including where you are flying to, where you are departing from and how far in advance you are booking. For a detailed understanding of costs to book a DC-3 for your next trip, request a quote and one of our Private Aviation Agents will be happy to help.
Specifications Of The Douglas DC-3
- Max Speed: 230.2 MPH (200 NMPH)
- Range: 1274 miles (1107 Nautical Miles)
- Cruise Altitude: 23200 ft
- Cabin Dimensions: 105 ft L x 7.7 ft W x 25.2 ft H
- Aircraft Length: 64.6 ft
- Aircraft Wingspan: 95.1 ft
- Production Dates: 1936 to 1947
- Fun Fact: The prototype flew on December 17, 1935, the Wright Brothers’ anniversary; by the mid‑1940s the type dominated U.S. airline fleets; thousands of ex‑military airframes were converted to DC‑3C airliners after WWII and many still fly.
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