ATR-42 vs Do 228
| French-Italian regional airliner, noteworthy for operations throughout 1980s-2000s with more than 100 operators worldwide. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | ATR |
| First flight | 16 August 1984 |
| Year introduced | 1985 |
| Number produced | 497 units |
| Average unit price | $20 million |
| German utility-transport aircraft, mainly used for regional air services and maritime surveillance since the 1980s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dornier |
| First flight | 28 March 1981 |
| Year introduced | 1982 |
| Number produced | 370 units |
| Average unit price | $8 million |
| Wing area | 54.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 24.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 22.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 556 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,326 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 18,600 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 11,250 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,790 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 32.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 17.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 470 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 396 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 8,534 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,400 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,739 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 578 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the ATR-42 or Do 228?
The ATR-42 is faster with a maximum speed of 556 km/h compared to the Do 228's 470 km/h, a difference of 86 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ATR-42 or Do 228?
The ATR-42 has a longer range at 1,326 km compared to the Do 228's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the ATR-42 or Do 228?
The Do 228 has a higher service ceiling at 8,534 meters (27,998 ft) compared to the ATR-42's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the ATR-42 or Do 228?
The ATR-42 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 18,600 kg compared to the Do 228's 6,400 kg.
Which is larger, the ATR-42 or Do 228?
The ATR-42 is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the Do 228's 16.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the ATR-42 or Do 228?
The ATR-42 is more expensive at approximately $20 million per unit compared to the Do 228 at $8.0 million.
Which entered service first, the ATR-42 or Do 228?
The Do 228 entered service first in 1982, 3 years before the ATR-42 which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ATR-42 or Do 228?
The ATR-42 has been produced in greater numbers with 497 units compared to 370 units of the Do 228.