|
RC DC-3
Click on the RC DC-3 for the wav sound.
Specifications |
|
Primary Function:
Crew:
Seats:
Engines:
Power:
Length:
Wingspan:
Weight Empty:
Max. Weight:
Payload:
Max. Cruise:
Initial Climb:
Ceiling:
Range:
First Flight:
Year Deployed: |
transport
three
21 to 28
Wright Cyclone
2 x 1,200
hp. ea.
64' 6"
95' 0"
18,300 lbs.
26,900 lbs.
4,500 lbs.
192 mph
1,100 fpm
21,000 feet
1,500 miles
12/17/35
1936
|
RC DC-3
 A NitroPlanes rc DC-3.
NitroPlanes.com Enter Coupon Code: CJ10 and Receive $10 OFF $125! 
The rc DC-3 from Nitroplanes. The rc DC-3 has a 58" wingspan and is 38 1/2" long. Power comes from Speed 400 size brushless motors. Weight is around 2 3/4 lbs. NitroPlanes calls their rc DC-3 a "Skybus". It is available in a number of configurations, as a kit, ARF, or RTF.
The need by American Airlines for an airliner with the ability to fly larger passenger loads at longer distances at higher speeds brought about the DC-3. The DC-3, that first took to the sky in December of 1935, could seat up to 28 passengers, and fly up to 1,500 miles at a speed of 192 mph.
RC DC-3
 Carl Bachhuber's rc DC-3.
The rc DC-3 built from Nick Ziroli plans by Carl Bachhuber. Wingspan is 140" and length is 97". Weight is around 43 lbs. Carl uses G-38's to power his rc DC-3.
Creature comforts for passengers aboard the DC-3 included in flight
meals while seated in well padded, extra comfortable seats. Extra
sound deadening fabrics were used in the cabin to reduce engine noise.
The DC-3 engines were mounted on special shock absorbers to lessen
vibrations.
RC DC-3
Fred Sanford and his rc DC-3.
Fred Sanford holding his rc DC-3 from Great Planes. The ARF has a 59" wingspan and is driven by a pair of Speed 400 motors. All up weight is about 3 lbs. Great Planes has discontinued producing the rc DC-3.
It was the introduction of the DC-3 which initially made American
Airlines more successful than its competitors. They flew smaller
aircraft which had shorter ranges. However, it wasn't long before they
too ordered the new DC-3.
RC DC-3
 David Ramsey and his rc DC-3.
David Ramsey with his Polk Hobbies rc DC-3. Its wingspan is 72" and length is 48". The rc DC-3 fuselage is molded and wings are built-up balsa. A pair of Speed 600 motors powers it. Polk no longer makes the rc DC-3.
The DC-3 was acquired by civil carriers in Europe as well as the United
States. KLM Airlines, the first foreign carrier to acquire the DC-3,
regularly flew the aircraft from the Netherlands to Australia, with
stops along the way.
RC DC-3
 Tony Nijhuis Designs rc DC-3.
The rc DC-3 built from plans for sale from Tony Nijhuis Designs. It is for electric motor power only and has a wingspan of 72" with a 50" length and weighs around 7 lbs. A short kit of the rc DC-3 is also available for sale.
The DC-3 was the first twin engine aircraft able to earn a profit
without the need to haul freight. The DC-3 made it possible to fly from coast
to coast in the United States in less than 24 hours, allowing for
taking on fuel three times on a typical cross country journey.
RC DC-3
 Dave Johnson and his rc DC-3.
The Dave Johnson rc DC-3 was built from enlarge Ziroli plans. It has a 21 1/2 foot wingspan with a 14 3/4 foot length and weighs about 120 lbs. Dave uses Zenoah 62 engines for power.
It is estimated that in the years just prior to the start of World War II, the DC-3 made all but five percent of the total commercial airline flights throughout the world.
ESM Models has a rc DC-3. It has a 104" wing span and a 70 1/2" length, with a weight of about 20 lbs. You will need .91 4C engines for power. The Air Age Store has rc plans for the rc DC-3 from MAN. They build to a 94" wingspan and a 49" length. From .50 to .60 2C engines can power it.
There are rc Douglas DC-3 drawings at the Aerofred.com website.
Many a DC-3 was pressed into military service where they were used as troop and cargo transports during the Second World War. After the war, the DC-3 once used by the military was brought back into civil aviation and use to transport passengers and freight.
The AMA Plans Service has plans from MAN for a rc DC-3 with a 93" wingspan. Plan no. is 50049, while RC Store sells plans for a 75" wingspan rc DC-3. Its length is 63" and power can come from a pair of .25 two cycle engines.
Kit Cutters has a kit of the rc DC-3 with a 140" wingspan made from Nick Ziroli plans. From 35 to 45 cc gas engines are recommended. Weight can be from 39 to 46 lbs. Cleveland Model has plans for the rc DC-3 with wingspans of 35 1/2", 47", 71", and giant scale 95", 142", 189" and 284".
The DC-3 was known as a true workhorse, able to fly with little or no repairs between normal maintenance. The DC-3 could operate out of unimproved air strips and in hostile climates without missing a beat.
HK Industries shows a rc DC-3 made from what appears to be EPP foam.
We can not find its wingspan, length, weight, or type of power used. The Top Flite rc DC-3 has a wingspan of 82 1/2" and length of 55 1/2". RC DC-3 building materials in the kit are balsa and plywood. Engines are .25 to .40 two cycle and weight is around 10 lbs.
During its service history the DC-3 received a number of improvements. Most notable were more powerful engines enabling it to fly higher above the weather for additional passenger comfort.
KMP has a rc DC-3 with a 104"
wingspan for sale that uses .91 four cycle engines or equivalent
electric motors for power. The ARF has a fiberglass fuselage with either
built-up or optional fiberglass wings. The rc DC-3 comes in civilian or
military markings.
Grand Wing System has a rc DC-3 with a wingspan of 47" and a length of 32". The ARF uses a GWS EDP 300H power system and weighs around 18 oz.
Baskingstoke Roy of RC Groups started a rc DC-3 construction thread. Frank Rothmann asked about the best engines for his rc DC-3, flyingrally posted a description and pictures of his new rc DC-3, and pingprime posted a link to a video showing a simulated rc DC-3.
At RC Universe there is a profile page about the rc DC-3, and KT4JH was selling a retract under carriage for a rc DC-3.
Freddyfabio and JackerNo2 posted rc DC-3 videos on You Tube while Oldhorseman posted a video there showing the engines running on his rc DC-3.
Email us.
|
| |
|
|
Douglas DC-3
