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Douglas Aircraft DC-3
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Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation
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| Quick facts | ||
| Manufacturer | Douglas Aircraft | Lockheed |
| Type | Propeller airliners | Propeller airliners |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States | 🇺🇸 United States |
| First flight | 1935 | 1950 |
| Status | Retired | Retired |
| Units built | 16,079 | 579 |
| Unit cost | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 19.70 m | 34.65 m |
| Wingspan | 29.00 m | 37.49 m |
| Height | 5.16 m | 7.54 m |
| Wing area | 91.7 m² | 153.7 m² |
| Weights & fuel | ||
| Empty weight | 7,650 kg | 33,340 kg |
| Max. take-off weight | 11,430 kg | 62,370 kg |
| Performance | ||
| Max. speed | 370 km/h | 607 km/h |
| Cruise speed | 333 km/h | 489 km/h |
| Range | 2,400 km | 8,700 km |
| Service ceiling | 7,100 m | 7,620 m |
| Crew & capacity | ||
| Crew | 2–3 | 5 |
| Seats (typical) | 28 | 95 |
| Seats (max.) | 32 | 109 |
| Powerplant | ||
| Engines | 2 | 4 |
| Engine type | — | — |
| Engine model | Wright R-1820 Cyclone or P&W R-1830 Twin Wasp | Wright R-3350 Turbo-Compound |
| Power (each) | 895 kW | 2,420 kW |
At a glance
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.