How to spot it
Sitting nose-high on its tailwheel, this low-wing twin has radial engines, tapered wings and a rounded fin.
Often confused with
Douglas DC-2
The DC-3 is wider and longer with a bigger, rounded fin.
Douglas DC-3 vs Douglas DC-2: side by sideDid you know
More than 16,000 DC-3s and military versions were built, and some still fly today.
Details
| Maker | Douglas |
|---|---|
| Type | Vintage aircraft |
| ICAO code | DC3 |
| First flight | 1935 |
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