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Airbus A321 vs Do 228

Airbus A321 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A321
Dornier Do 228 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Do 228
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Specifications
Airbus A321 Do 228
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Dornier
First flight 27 February 1987 28 March 1981
Year introduced 1994 1982
Number produced 2917 units 370 units
Average unit price $120 million $8 million
Wing area 122.6 m² 32.0 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 17.0 m
Height 11.8 m 4.9 m
Length 37.6 m 16.6 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 470 km/h
Operational range 5,930 km 396 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 8,534 m
Max. takeoff weight 78,000 kg 6,400 kg
Empty weight 42,600 kg 3,739 kg
Total thrust 2 x 5,670 kgf 2 x 289 kW
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Overview

The Airbus A321 and the Do 228 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Dornier respectively.

Top speed is 871 km/h for the Airbus A321 vs 470 km/h for the Do 228. The Airbus A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 396 km for the Do 228. The Airbus A321 operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 8,534 m for the Do 228. At 78,000 kg MTOW, the Airbus A321 is 12:1 the Do 228's 6,400 kg.

The Airbus A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 370 for the Do 228. Unit cost is $120M for the Airbus A321 vs $8M for the Do 228. The Do 228 first flew 6 years before the Airbus A321 (1981 vs 1987).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A321 or Do 228?
The Airbus 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 Airbus A321 or Do 228?
The Airbus A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the Do 228's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A321 or Do 228?
The Airbus 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 Airbus A321 or Do 228?
The Airbus A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the Do 228's 6,400 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A321 or Do 228?
The Airbus A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the Do 228's 16.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A321 or Do 228?
The Airbus A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the Do 228 at $8.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A321 or Do 228?
The Do 228 entered service first in 1982, 12 years before the Airbus A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A321 or Do 228?
The Airbus A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 370 units of the Do 228.