Douglas DC-3 General characteristics: Crew: two Capacity: 21–32 passengers Length: 64 ft 8 in (19.7 m) Wingspan: 95 ft 2 in (29.0 m) Height: 16 ft 11 in (5.16 m) Wing area: 987 sq ft (91.7 m2) Aspect ratio: 9.17 Airfoil: NACA2215 / NACA2206 Empty weight: 16,865 lb (7,650 kg) Gross weight: 25,200 lb (11,431 kg) Fuel capacity: 822 gal. (3736 L) Powerplant: 2 × Pratt & Whitney R-1830-S1C3G Twin Wasp 14-cyl. air-cooled two row radial piston engine, 1,200 hp (890 kW) each Propellers: 3-bladed Hamilton Standard 23E50 series, 11 ft 6 in (3.5 m) diameter hydraulically controlled constant speed, feathering Performance Maximum speed: 200 kn (230 mph, 370 km/h) at 8,500 ft (2,590 m) Cruise speed: 180 kn (207 mph, 333 km/h) Stall speed: 68.0 kn (78.2 mph, 125.9 km/h) Range: 1,370 nmi (1,580 mi, 2,540 km) (maximum fuel, 3500 lb payload) Service ceiling: 23,200 ft (7,100 m) Rate of climb: 1,130 ft/min (5.7 m/s) Wing loading: 25.5 lb/sq ft (125 kg/m2)
