A321 vs Do 228
The A321 and the Do 228 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Dornier respectively. Top speed is 871 km/h for the A321 vs 470 km/h for the Do 228. The A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 396 km for the Do 228. The A321 operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 8,534 m for the Do 228. At 78,000 kg MTOW, the A321 is 12:1 the Do 228's 6,400 kg. The A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 370 for the Do 228. Unit cost is $120M for the A321 vs $8M for the Do 228. The Do 228 first flew 6 years before the A321 (1981 vs 1987).
| European narrow-body commercial passenger jet, recognized for global use since 1990s, employed extensively by major airlines. | |
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| Origin country | 🇪🇺 Europe |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Airbus |
| First flight | 27 February 1987 |
| Year introduced | 1994 |
| Number produced | 2917 units |
| Average unit price | $120 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 | 122.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 34.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 11.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 37.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 871 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 5,930 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 78,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 42,600 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 11,340 kgf 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 A321 or Do 228?
The A321 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the Do 228's 470 km/h, a difference of 401 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A321 or Do 228?
The A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the Do 228's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the A321 or Do 228?
The A321 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the Do 228's 8,534 meters (27,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the A321 or Do 228?
The A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the Do 228's 6,400 kg.
Which is larger, the A321 or Do 228?
The A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the Do 228's 16.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A321 or Do 228?
The A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the Do 228 at $8.0 million.
Which entered service first, the A321 or Do 228?
The Do 228 entered service first in 1982, 12 years before the A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A321 or Do 228?
The A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 370 units of the Do 228.