UNCOMMONAirliners

Douglas DC-3

The Gooney Bird

“The airplane that changed the world. Still flying.”

ICAO type code DC3 · Douglas Aircraft

First catch: 50 points in Bogey
Douglas DC-3, The Gooney Bird
Photo: Wikimedia Commons
Length
64 ft 5 in
Wingspan
95 ft 0 in
Max speed
223 kts
Range
1,370 nmi
Ceiling
23,200 ft
Engines
2x P&W R-1830 radial piston
Crew
2
Max passengers
32
Typical config
21 (1-class)
Built
16,079 (incl. military and licence-built)

The story

First flew in 1935. Won WWII as the C-47. Launched commercial aviation. And somehow, about 150 are still flying more than 90 years later.

Fun fact

The oldest DC-3 still flying is American Airlines' original Flagship Detroit, delivered in March 1937.

Quick answers

How do you identify a DC-3?

Unmistakable: low-wing monoplane, tail-dragger landing gear, radial engines. The plane that started commercial aviation.

What does a DC-3 sound like?

Twin radial piston engines — a deep, rhythmic rumble that transports you to the 1940s.

How fast is the DC-3?

Top speed is 223 kts.

How many passengers does the DC-3 carry?

Up to 32. A typical layout is 21 (1-class).

How far can the DC-3 fly?

Range is about 1,370 nmi.

How big is the DC-3?

It is 64 ft 5 in long and 95 ft 0 in across the wings.

When did the DC-3 first fly?

Its first flight was in 1935.

How many DC-3s have been built?

16,079 (incl. military and licence-built) built.

What do crews call the DC-3?

The Gooney Bird.

How rare is a DC-3 in Bogey?

UNCOMMON. Not rare, but not every day either. Worth looking up for. Your first DC-3 catch is worth 50 points.

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Is a DC-3 overhead right now?

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