Douglas DC-2
1. - Development
The Douglas DC-2 was a 14-seat, twin-propeller airliner produced by the Douglas Aircraft Corporation starting in 1934. It competed with the Boeing 247.
In 1935 Douglas produced a larger version called the DC-3, which became one of the most successful airplanes in history.
Edit2. - Serial #'s
Edit3. - Operational History
Edit4. - Variants
DC-2ATwo civil DC-2s, powered by two Pratt & Whitney R-1690 "Hornet" radial piston engines.
DC-2BTwo DC-2s sold to LOT Polish Airlines, fitted with two Bristol Pegasus VI radial piston engines.
Modified DC-2s built for the United States Army Air Corps under several military designations:
XC-3216-seat transport aircraft, later a flying command post, 1 built.
C-32ADesignation for 24 commercial DC-2s impressed at the start of World War II.
C-33Cargo transport aircraft, with a hinged cargo door in the aft fuselage, 18 built.
YC-34VIP transport, later designated C-34, 2 built.
C-38The first C-33 was modified with a DC-3 style tail section and two Wright R-1820-45 radial piston engines of 930 hp (694 kW) each. Originally designated C-33A but redesignated as prototype for C-39 variant. 1 built.
C-39A composite of DC-2 & DC-3 components. Powered by two Wright R-1820-55 radial piston engines, of 975 hp (727 kW) each, 35 built.
C-41/C-41AVIP transport powered by two Pratt & Whitney R-1830-21 radial piston engines, of 1,200 hp (895 kW) each, 1 of each built. The C-41 was the staff plane of Maj. Gen. Henry H. Arnold and the C-41A was used to fly the Secretary of War.
C-42VIP transport, Powered by two Wright R-1820-53 radial piston engines, of 1200 hp (895 kW) each. 1 built in 1939 for the commanding general, GHQ Air Force, plus two similarly-converted C-39s procured in 1943.
R2DOne transport aircraft for the US Navy.
R2D-1Four transport aircraft for the US Navy.
Nakajima AT-2 / Ki-34
Japanese license-built version
Edit5. - Technical Specifications
Edit6. - Operators
Edit7. - Current Squadrons
Edit8. - Links
Edit9. - Markings
Edit10. - References