Douglas · DC2

Douglas DC-2 specs, size & range

The Douglas DC-2 (ICAO code DC2) is a landplane with 2 piston engines in the medium wake-turbulence category. It is 18.9 m long, a 25.9 m wingspan and a range of 1,611 km.

Landplane with 2 piston engines Wake category: Medium Piston & light aircraft

DC-2 specifications

Length: 18.89 m (62.0 ft)
Wingspan: 25.91 m (85.0 ft)
Height: 4.97 m (16.3 ft)
Wing area: 87.2 m² (939 sq ft)
Cruise speed: 170 kn (315 km/h)
Maximum speed: 180 kn (333 km/h)
Range: 870 nm (1,611 km)
Service ceiling: 22,450 ft (6,843 m)

The Douglas DC-2 is a landplane with 2 piston engines built by Douglas. Air-traffic control and flight-tracking sites identify it by the ICAO type code DC2. It belongs to the medium wake-turbulence category.

DC-2 size and dimensions

The DC-2 is 18.89 m (62.0 ft) long, has a wingspan of 25.91 m and stands 4.97 m tall. That makes it the #5 longest of 26 piston & light aircraft in our database — longer than 81% of them.

DC-2 speed and range

It cruises at about 315 km/h (170 knots), faster than 67% of piston & light aircraft. Its range of 1,611 km (870 nm) suits short regional hops — about 5.1 hours at cruise speed. Its ceiling is 22,450 ft (6,843 m).