Comparison of Bristol Beaufighter and Douglas DC-3

Attribute	Bristol Beaufighter ×	Douglas DC-3 ×
General
Manufacturer	Bristol Aeroplane Company	Douglas Aircraft Co.
^1↑Model	Bristol Beaufighter	Douglas DC-3
Country	United Kingdom	United States
Manufactured from (year)	1940	1935
Manufactured to (year)	1946	1942
Type	Military Propellor Planes	Passenger Turbo Props
Icao	-	DC3
Performance
Engine	2x Bristol Hercules XVII or Bristol Hercules XVIII	2x Pratt & Whitney R-1830-S1C3G Twin Wasp
Power, hp (hp)	1,750	1,200
Max cruise speed (km/h)	537	370
Approach speed (km/h)	167	-
Travel range (km)	2,815	3,500
Service ceiling (m)	8,077	7,315
Rate of climb (m/sec)	8.13	5.74
Take off distance (m)	695	-
Landing distance (m)	700	-
Weights
Max take off weight (kg)	11,521	13,605
Max payload (kg)	2,000	2,725
Fuel tank capacity (l)	3,100	3,112
Dimensions
Seats	2	32
Cabin height (m)	-	1.5
Cabin width (m)	-	1.7
Cabin length (m)	-	9.1
Exterior length (m)	12.6	19.6
Tail height (m)	4.83	4.1
Fuselage diameter (m)	1.35	2
Wing span (m)	17.63	29
Wing tips	No Winglets	No Winglets