Douglas DC-3 Dakota Model | Authentic Aviation Collectible First flown in 1935, the Douglas DC-3 helped transform passenger aviation into a profitable business. Its military C-47 relatives—known as Dakotas in RAF and Commonwealth service—later carried troops, cargo, and supplies throughout World War II. This large display model captures the aircraft’s unmistakable twin-engine profile with aluminum exterior panels, visible rivet detailing, propellers, windows, and landing gear. Mounted on a curved wooden stand, it has enough presence to require actual airspace rather than a spare corner of the desk. Materials & Construction Aluminum exterior with etched panel and rivet detailing Detailed engines, propellers, windows, and landing gear Curved wooden display stand Specifications Aircraft represented: Douglas DC-3 Approximate length: 26 inches Wingspan: 38.5 inches (98 cm) Type: Fully assembled decorative display model Shipping: Fulfilled from a separate warehouse; allow 2–3 weeks for delivery Care Display on a stable surface with adequate room for the wingspan. Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth or clean detailing brush. Lift by the stand or main body rather than the propellers, wheels, or wingtips. Other products we think you’ll like: the Ford TriMotor Goose, Checker Propeller, and Cipher Propeller.
