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Airbus A319 CJ vs Do 128

Airbus A319 CJ military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A319 CJ
Dornier Do 128 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Do 128
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Specifications
Airbus A319 CJ Do 128
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Dornier
First flight 25 August 1995 4 March 1980
Year introduced 1995 1994
Number produced 1499 units 11 units
Average unit price $80 million $1 million
Wing area 122.6 m² 29.0 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 15.6 m
Height 11.8 m 3.9 m
Length 33.8 m 11.4 m
Maximum speed 870 km/h 325 km/h
Operational range 11,650 km 2,950 km
Service ceiling 1,350 m 9,936 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 3,842 kg
Empty weight 42,300 kg 2,348 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,997 kgf 2 x 149 kW
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Overview

The Airbus A319 CJ and the Do 128 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Dornier respectively.

The Airbus A319 CJ reaches 870 km/h — 2.7x the Do 128's 325 km/h. The Airbus A319 CJ has an operational range of 11,650 km vs 2,950 km for the Do 128. The Do 128 operates at altitudes up to 9,936 m compared to 1,350 m for the Airbus A319 CJ.

The Airbus A319 CJ has been produced in 1,499 units vs 11 for the Do 128. Unit cost is $80M for the Airbus A319 CJ vs $1M for the Do 128. The Do 128 first flew 15 years before the Airbus A319 CJ (1980 vs 1995).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A319 CJ or Do 128?
The Airbus A319 CJ is faster with a maximum speed of 870 km/h compared to the Do 128's 325 km/h, a difference of 545 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A319 CJ or Do 128?
The Airbus A319 CJ has a longer range at 11,650 km compared to the Do 128's 2,950 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A319 CJ or Do 128?
The Do 128 has a higher service ceiling at 9,936 meters (32,598 ft) compared to the Airbus A319 CJ's 1,350 meters (4,429 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A319 CJ or Do 128?
The Do 128 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,842 kg compared to the Airbus A319 CJ's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A319 CJ or Do 128?
The Airbus A319 CJ is longer at 33.8 meters compared to the Do 128's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A319 CJ or Do 128?
The Airbus A319 CJ is more expensive at approximately $80 million per unit compared to the Do 128 at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A319 CJ or Do 128?
The Do 128 entered service first in 1994, 1 years before the Airbus A319 CJ which entered service in 1995.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A319 CJ or Do 128?
The Airbus A319 CJ has been produced in greater numbers with 1,499 units compared to 11 units of the Do 128.