The Douglas DC-5 the least known of the famous DC airliner series was a 16-22 seat twin-propeller aircraft intended for shorter routes than the DC-3 or DC-4. However by the time it entered commercial service in 1940 many airlines were canceling orders; consequently only five civilian DC-5s were ever built. With the Douglas Aircraft Company already converting to war production the DC-5 was soon overtaken by events although a limited number of military variants were produced.
Made by Douglas Aircraft Company.