How much did a DC-3 cost originally?
The base price of a new DC-3 in 1936 was around $60,000, though Delta says that by 1940-41 it paid $115,000 each for its first 5 DC-3s. Obviously, the popularity of the aircraft boosted its price, but the jet age eventually shunted the DC-3 aside as a main-fleet commercial airliner. It became the first aircraft capable of generating significant revenue solely from passenger transport, leading to a major shift in the industry. With a capacity to carry 21 passengers and cruise speeds of 195 miles per hour, the DC-3 quickly gained popularity among airlines and travelers alike.