The Douglas DC-2 (ICAO type DC2) is an aircraft of United States origin. It has a maximum take-off weight of 8,400 kg. It offers a maximum range of 750 nm, a cruise speed of 160 knots, a service ceiling of 22,500 ft and seating for up to 18 across its variants.
Douglas DC-2

Fleet & certification
- Built
- 2
- Active
- 2
- Origin
- United States
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Army C-39 Army C-39 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Army C-42 Army C-42 | — | — | — | — | — |
| DC-2 (Army C-32; C-32A; C-34; Navy R2D-1) DC-2 (Army C-32; C-32A; C-34; Navy R2D-1) | — | 8,400 kg | 750 nm | 160 kt | 18 |
The FAA paperwork
TCDS ATC 540
The FAA-issued Type Certificate for this model is on file (TCDS ATC 540), but we haven't yet extracted the structured spec values.
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What is the range of the Douglas DC-2?
The Douglas DC-2 has a maximum range of 750 nautical miles across variants.
How many people can the Douglas DC-2 carry?
The Douglas DC-2 seats up to 18 across its variants.
What is the MTOW of the Douglas DC-2?
The Douglas DC-2's maximum take-off weight is 8,400 kg.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Douglas DC-2?
The Douglas DC-2's ICAO type designator is DC2.
How many Douglas DC-2 aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 2 registered Douglas DC-2 airframes worldwide.
Registered DC-2 aircraft
Individual DC-2 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.