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Tactical / Medium Bombers · United States · 1921
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DouglasDT

Douglas DT
Douglas DT Photo: Unknown author · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Payload
30
Range
25
Accuracy
35
Speed
20
Survivability
25
Versatility
40
Avionics
10
Reliability
60
Technology
15
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin United States
ManufacturerDouglas
CategoryTactical / Medium Bombers
EraInterwar Period
In service1921–1929
Operators3 countries
Quantity90
Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
30
Tactical / Medium Bombers MASS Rating
99/132
Interwar Period
223/292
All-Time
Tactical / Medium Bombers · 10 axes scored
Payload
30
Range
25
Accuracy
35
Speed
20
Survivability
25
Versatility
40
Avionics
10
Reliability
60
Technology
15
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the tactical / medium bombers category.
01 / Overview
Douglas DT
Prime contractor
Production
1921–1929
Quantity
90
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TACTICAL / MEDIUM BOMBERS · INTERWAR PERIOD
99
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
30
tactical / medium bombers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the tactical / medium bombers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
  • First Flight1921
  • Crew2
  • Primary Roletorpedo bomber
◈Powerplant3MOD.3
  • Engine TypeV-12 water-cooled piston
  • Engine ModelLiberty L-12
  • Number of Engines1
▣Performance4MOD.4
  • Top Speed161 km/h
  • Service Ceiling2,256 m
  • Ferry Range441 km
  • Rate of Climb1.8 m/s
◇Dimensions & Weights6MOD.6
  • Length11.8 m
  • Wingspan15.8 m
  • Height4.6 m
  • Wing Area65.7
  • Empty Weight2,054 kg
  • Loaded Weight3,308 kg
◆Armament2MOD.2
  • Weapons Payload816 kg
  • Internal Gun0.30 in (7.62 mm) M1919 Browning machine gun
▤Production3MOD.3
  • Total Built90
  • Operators4
  • Variants9
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1921Production started
  2. 1929Production ended
105
years in service
8
years in production
90
units produced
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
Douglas DT 1921
// DERIVATIVES
DT-2 1921
05 / Operators
Douglas DTSALES1records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
—Norway7——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📚 Sources
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