The Douglas DC-3 is a propeller-driven airliner manufactured by Douglas Aircraft Company, which had a lasting effect on the airline industry in the 1930s to 1940s and World War II. It is a low-wing metal monoplane with conventional landing gear, powered by two radial piston engines of 1,000–1,200 hp (750–890 kW). The prototype DST (Douglas Sleeper Transport) first flew on December 17, 1935. Later the DST was given the designation DC-3. Total production including all military variants was 16,079.
Max Seats: 32
Max Payload: 6,500 lbs / 2,948 kg
Max takeoff weight: 31,000 lb / 14.061 kg
Max range at MTOW: 1.370 nmi / 1.580 mi / 2,540 km
Cruising speed: 207 mph / 333 km/h / 180 kn
Wingspan: 95 ft 2 in / 29.0 m
Length: 64 ft 8 in / 19.7 m
Height: 16 ft 11 in / 4.9 m
Engines: 2 × PW R-1830 / Wright R-1820