Douglas DC-1
Civilian
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The Douglas DC-1 first flew in 1933 as a prototype American airliner. Twin engines, two-crew cockpit, and 25.9-meter wingspan made it pioneering for its era. At 338 km/h, this single-aircraft test platform validated the DC series concept.
Specifications
- Role
- Prototype airliner
- Crew
- 2
- Engines
- 2
- First flight
- 1933
- Length
- 18.3 m
- Wingspan
- 25.9 m
- Max speed
- 338 km/h