DOUGLAS DC-3
REFERENCE INFORMATION

For detailed instructions on how to fly this aircraft, see the Aircraft Information
articles in the Learning Center. For standard procedures, see the Checklists tab.  


Douglas DC-3 Specifications.
 

Cruise Speed   161 KIAS
Maximum Range   1,845 nm
Service Ceiling   23,200 ft
Fuel Capacity   604 gal
Maximum Take-off Weight   26,200 lbs
Length   65.5 ft
Wingspan   95ft
Height   17ft
Useful Load   10,055 lbs
Engine   Two Pratt & Whitney  R-1830s
Seating   21 - 28
Total Flight Simulator aircraft weight with full fuel   26,200 lbs


NOTE: To adjust fuel load, on the Aircraft menu, click Fuel and Load.
 

VS - Stalling Speed 67 KIAS
VSO - Stalling Speed in Landing Configuration   62 KIAS
Turbulent Air Penetration Speed  91 KIAS
VMC - Minimum Controllable Speed   77 KIAS
VLE - Maximum Landing Gear Extension Speed   144 KIAS
VY - Best Rate-of-Climb Speed (sea level) 104 KIAS
VYSE - Single-engine Best Rate-of-Climb Speed 96 KIAS

Maximum Flap Placard Speeds

Flaps

KIAS

1/4  

154

1/2  

114

3/4  

112

Full  

112

V1 - Takeoff Decision Speed dry runway
Standard temperature, sea level pressure altitude  
26,200   112 KIAS

VR - Rotation Speed dry runway
Standard temperature, sea level pressure altitude  
26,200   112 KIAS


V2 - Minimum Climb Speed dry runway
Standard temperature, sea level pressure altitude  
26,200   112 KIAS

NOTE: For explanations of speeds used on this tab, see "V-speeds" in the Learning Center Glossary.