DC-3 / VASP Military 1920-1939 Its sturdy construction and air-cooled

Its sturdy construction and air-cooled radial engine enabled the Thunderbolt to absorb severe battle damage and keep flying

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the DC-8 was capable of speeds of more than 600 mph

but with a length 19 ft

DC-3 / VASP Military 1920-1939 Its sturdy construction and air-cooledVASP Douglas DC 3 airplane model. Undoubtedly a classic airliner, and almost certainly as well known to travelers all over the world as to aviation enthusiasts, by the end of 1991 the Douglas DC 3 as a type, had been in service continuously for 55 years, with a safety record that has become almost legendary. Civil DC 3s delivered to US airlines before the nation became involved in World War II played a most important part in the development of