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Airbus A330 vs Do 328

Airbus A330 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A330
Dornier Do 328 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Do 328
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Specifications
Airbus A330 Do 328
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Dornier
First flight 2 November 1992 6 December 1991
Year introduced 1994 1993
Number produced 1577 units 217 units
Average unit price $260 million $12 million
Wing area 362.0 m² 40.0 m²
Wingspan 60.3 m 21.0 m
Height 17.4 m 7.2 m
Length 59.0 m 21.1 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 620 km/h
Operational range 13,400 km 1,852 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 9,455 m
Max. takeoff weight 242,000 kg 13,990 kg
Empty weight 119,600 kg 8,920 kg
Total thrust 2 x 16,330 kgf 2 x 700 kW
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Overview

The Airbus A330 and the Do 328 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Dornier respectively.

Top speed is 871 km/h for the Airbus A330 vs 620 km/h for the Do 328. The Airbus A330 has an operational range of 13,400 km vs 1,852 km for the Do 328. The Airbus A330 operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 9,455 m for the Do 328. At 242,000 kg MTOW, the Airbus A330 is 17:1 the Do 328's 13,990 kg.

The Airbus A330 has been produced in 1,577 units vs 217 for the Do 328. Unit cost is $260M for the Airbus A330 vs $12M for the Do 328. The Do 328 first flew 1 years before the Airbus A330 (1991 vs 1992).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A330 or Do 328?
The Airbus A330 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the Do 328's 620 km/h, a difference of 251 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A330 or Do 328?
The Airbus A330 has a longer range at 13,400 km compared to the Do 328's 1,852 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A330 or Do 328?
The Airbus A330 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the Do 328's 9,455 meters (31,020 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A330 or Do 328?
The Airbus A330 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 242,000 kg compared to the Do 328's 13,990 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A330 or Do 328?
The Airbus A330 is longer at 59.0 meters compared to the Do 328's 21.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A330 or Do 328?
The Airbus A330 is more expensive at approximately $260 million per unit compared to the Do 328 at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A330 or Do 328?
The Do 328 entered service first in 1993, 1 years before the Airbus A330 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A330 or Do 328?
The Airbus A330 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,577 units compared to 217 units of the Do 328.