1939 Douglas DC-3 Airplane
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The Douglas DC-3, introduced in 1936, carried 21 passengers -- enough to fly profitably without relying on subsidies from air mail contracts. While the DC-3's economy appealed to airlines, its rugged construction and comfortable cabin attracted passengers. More than any other aircraft, the DC-3 ushered in the era of dependable, long-distance air travel in the United States.
The Douglas DC-3, introduced in 1936, carried 21 passengers -- enough to fly profitably without relying on subsidies from air mail contracts. While the DC-3's economy appealed to airlines, its rugged construction and comfortable cabin attracted passengers. More than any other aircraft, the DC-3 ushered in the era of dependable, long-distance air travel in the United States.
Artifact
Airplane
Date Made
1939
Keywords
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Heroes of the Sky
Object ID
74.140.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of North Central Airlines.
Material
Aluminum (Metal)
Metal
Color
Blue
Silver (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 23.6 ft
Width: 95 ft
Length: 64.5 ft
Area: 6127.5 sq ft
Inscriptions
Logo repeated several times on fuselage: DOUGLAS DC-3 / NORTHWEST AIRLINES INC. / U.S. AIRMAIL Across fuselage: NORTHWEST Vertical fin: NC / 21728 Underside of proper left wing: NC21728
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