Douglas · DC3 · IATA D3F

Douglas DC-3 specs, size & range

The Douglas DC-3 (ICAO code DC3, IATA D3F) is a landplane with 2 piston engines in the medium wake-turbulence category. It is 19.7 m long and a 29.0 m wingspan.

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

DC-3 specifications

Length: 19.70 m (64.6 ft)
Wingspan: 29.00 m (95.1 ft)
Height: 5.16 m (16.9 ft)
Wing area: 91.7 m² (987 sq ft)
Fuel capacity: 3,736 L (987 US gal)
Cruise speed: 180 kn (333 km/h)
Maximum speed: 200 kn (370 km/h)
Approach speed: 77 kn (143 km/h)
Service ceiling: 23,200 ft (7,071 m)

The Douglas DC-3 is a landplane with 2 piston engines built by Douglas. Air-traffic control and flight-tracking sites identify it by the ICAO type code DC3, while airline timetables and booking sites use the IATA code D3F. It belongs to the medium wake-turbulence category.

DC-3 size and dimensions

The DC-3 is 19.70 m (64.6 ft) long, has a wingspan of 29.00 m and stands 5.16 m tall. That makes it the #4 longest of 26 piston & light aircraft in our database — longer than 85% of them.

DC-3 speed and range

It cruises at about 333 km/h (180 knots), faster than 74% of piston & light aircraft. On final approach it flies at around 77 knots (143 km/h). Its ceiling is 23,200 ft (7,071 m).