ATR-42 vs Do 228
ATR-42 vs Do 228 at a glance — top speed 556 vs 470 km/h, range 1,326 vs 396 km, max takeoff weight 18,600 vs 6,400 kg, built 497 vs 370 units.
Specifications
|
ATR-42 |
Do 228 |
| Origin country |
🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy |
🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category |
Military Transport Aircraft |
Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
ATR |
Dornier |
| First flight |
16 August 1984 |
28 March 1981 |
| Year introduced |
1985 |
1982 |
| Number produced |
497 units |
370 units |
| Average unit price |
$20 million |
$8 million |
| Wing area |
54.5 m² |
32.0 m² |
| Wingspan |
24.6 m |
17.0 m |
| Height |
7.6 m |
4.9 m |
| Length |
22.7 m |
16.6 m |
| Maximum speed |
556 km/h |
470 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,326 km |
396 km |
| Service ceiling |
7,620 m |
8,534 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
18,600 kg |
6,400 kg |
| Empty weight |
11,250 kg |
3,739 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 1,790 kW
|
2 x 578 kW
|
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Which is faster, the ATR-42 or Do 228?
The ATR-42 is faster with a maximum speed of 556 km/h compared to the Do 228's 470 km/h, a difference of 86 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ATR-42 or Do 228?
The ATR-42 has a longer range at 1,326 km compared to the Do 228's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the ATR-42 or Do 228?
The Do 228 has a higher service ceiling at 8,534 meters (27,998 ft) compared to the ATR-42's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the ATR-42 or Do 228?
The ATR-42 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 18,600 kg compared to the Do 228's 6,400 kg.
Which is larger, the ATR-42 or Do 228?
The ATR-42 is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the Do 228's 16.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the ATR-42 or Do 228?
The ATR-42 is more expensive at approximately $20 million per unit compared to the Do 228 at $8.0 million.
Which entered service first, the ATR-42 or Do 228?
The Do 228 entered service first in 1982, 3 years before the ATR-42 which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ATR-42 or Do 228?
The ATR-42 has been produced in greater numbers with 497 units compared to 370 units of the Do 228.
