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Airbus A330 vs Do 128

Airbus A330 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A330
Dornier Do 128 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Do 128
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Specifications
Airbus A330 Do 128
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Dornier
First flight 2 November 1992 4 March 1980
Year introduced 1994 1994
Number produced 1577 units 11 units
Average unit price $260 million $1 million
Wing area 362.0 m² 29.0 m²
Wingspan 60.3 m 15.6 m
Height 17.4 m 3.9 m
Length 59.0 m 11.4 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 325 km/h
Operational range 13,400 km 2,950 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 9,936 m
Max. takeoff weight 242,000 kg 3,842 kg
Empty weight 119,600 kg 2,348 kg
Total thrust 2 x 16,330 kgf 2 x 149 kW
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Overview

The Airbus A330 and the Do 128 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Dornier respectively.

The Airbus A330 reaches 871 km/h — 2.7x the Do 128's 325 km/h. The Airbus A330 has an operational range of 13,400 km vs 2,950 km for the Do 128. The Airbus A330 operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 9,936 m for the Do 128. At 242,000 kg MTOW, the Airbus A330 is 63:1 the Do 128's 3,842 kg.

The Airbus A330 has been produced in 1,577 units vs 11 for the Do 128. Unit cost is $260M for the Airbus A330 vs $1M for the Do 128. The Do 128 first flew 12 years before the Airbus A330 (1980 vs 1992).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A330 or Do 128?
The Airbus A330 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the Do 128's 325 km/h, a difference of 546 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A330 or Do 128?
The Airbus A330 has a longer range at 13,400 km compared to the Do 128's 2,950 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A330 or Do 128?
The Airbus A330 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the Do 128's 9,936 meters (32,598 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A330 or Do 128?
The Airbus A330 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 242,000 kg compared to the Do 128's 3,842 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A330 or Do 128?
The Airbus A330 is longer at 59.0 meters compared to the Do 128's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A330 or Do 128?
The Airbus A330 is more expensive at approximately $260 million per unit compared to the Do 128 at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A330 or Do 128?
The Do 128 entered service first in 1994, 0 years before the Airbus A330 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A330 or Do 128?
The Airbus A330 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,577 units compared to 11 units of the Do 128.