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Douglas Aircraft DC-5
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Douglas Aircraft DC-5

1939 transport aircraft

23.77 mWingspan
12Units built

Overview

The Douglas DC-5 was a 16-to-22-seat, twin-engine propeller aircraft intended for shorter routes than the Douglas DC-3 or Douglas DC-4. By the time it entered commercial service in 1940, many airlines were canceling orders for aircraft. Consequently, only five civilian DC-5s were built. With the Douglas Aircraft Company already converting to World War II military production, the DC-5 was soon overtaken by world events, although a limited number of military variants were produced.

Specifications

Dimensions

Length18.96 m
Wingspan23.77 m
Height6.04 m

Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.

Photos

Photo 1: USMC / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

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