Douglas DF
Douglas Aircraft Company · United States · first flew 1936 · airliner
The Douglas DF was a commercial passenger flying boat built by the Douglas Aircraft Company.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 21.3 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Flying-boat hull with a high wing
- Two Wright Cyclone radial engines driving three-blade propellers
- Cabin for up to 32 passengers in four compartments
Look for a twin-engined flying boat with a high wing and radial engines mounted on the wing.
Specifications
- The Douglas DF has a length of 21.3 m (70 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 28.96 m (95 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 269 km/h (167 mph).
- Typical crew: 3.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It first flew on 24 September 1936. Power came from two Wright Cyclone radial engines of 1,000 horsepower each.
Variants
Four were built: one prototype and three production aircraft.
Where you'll see it
It carried up to 32 passengers in four eight-seat compartments, with a crew of three plus cabin crew.
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