Douglas DC-1 prototype
The sole Douglas DC-1 prototype made its first flight from Clover Field at Santa Monica on 1 July 1933. Its test programme validated the all-metal twin-engine transport concept and led directly to the enlarged DC-2 design.
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- Aliases
- DC-1 prototypeDouglas Commercial prototype
- Name
- Douglas DC-1 prototype
- Status
- retired
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- Description
- The sole Douglas DC-1 prototype made its first flight from Clover Field at Santa Monica on 1 July 1933. Its test programme validated the all-metal twin-engine transport concept and led directly to the enlarged DC-2 design.
- First Flight Date
- 1933-07-01
- Manufacturer
- Vehicle Family
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- Creation Time
- August 7, 2026 at 02:27:39 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 7, 2026 at 02:27:39 UTC