Douglas DC-3
MSFS 2024 - QUICK REFERENCE
V-SPEEDS
| Speed | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Vmc | 77 KIAS | Min control speed, single engine |
| Vr | 94 KIAS | Rotation / lift-off |
| Vy (twin) | 104 KIAS | Best rate climb, both engines |
| Vy (single) | 94 KIAS | Best single-engine climb |
| Va | 130 KIAS | Maneuvering speed (approx) |
| Vfe | 97 KIAS | Max flaps extended |
| Vno | 165 KIAS | Max structural cruise |
| Vne | 206 KIAS | Never exceed |
| Vs0 | ~55 KIAS | Stall, flaps full |
| Vs1 | ~65 KIAS | Stall, clean |
| Vref (final) | 74-78 KIAS | Threshold crossing (~85-90 MPH) |
| Approach | 96-104 KIAS | Normal final (~110-120 MPH) |
POWER SETTINGS
| Phase | Setting |
|---|---|
| Takeoff (METO) | 47 in. MP / 2,700 RPM - 1,200 HP - 1 min max |
| Climb (initial) | 35 in. MP / 2,450 RPM |
| Climb (established) | 30-32 in. MP / 2,050 RPM |
| Cruise (normal) | 28-32 in. MP / 2,050 RPM |
| Descent | 15-20 in. MP min - avoid shock cooling |
| Approach | Power as required - props full forward |
FLAP SCHEDULE
| Setting | Max Speed | Use |
|---|---|---|
| UP (0) | Any | Takeoff (normal) / Cruise / Climb |
| 1/4 | 97 KIAS max | Downwind / Base leg |
| 1/2 | 97 KIAS max | Base to final |
| 3/4 | 97 KIAS max | Short field approach |
| FULL | 97 KIAS max | Short field landing only |
ENGINE LIMITS
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Takeoff MP (max 1 min) | 47 in. Hg |
| METO RPM (max continuous) | 2,550 RPM at 41.5 in. |
| Max RPM (takeoff) | 2,700 RPM |
| Oil Pressure (normal) | 60-90 PSI |
| Oil Temp (normal) | 40-80 degC |
| CHT (max) | 260 degC (500 degF) |
KEY NUMBERS
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Pattern Altitude | 1,000 ft AGL |
| Pattern Speed | 120 MPH (104 KIAS) |
| Fuel Capacity (total) | 822 US gal |
| Fuel Burn (cruise) | 80-90 GPH total |
| Single-Engine Ceiling | 9,000 ft |
| Service Ceiling | 23,200 ft |
| Max Crosswind (approx) | 15 kts |
| MTOW | 25,200 lbs (11,431 kg) |