Be-200 vs Do 228
| Russian amphibious aircraft, deployed for aerial firefighting and search & rescue operations, developed in the late '90s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Beriev |
| First flight | 24 September 1998 |
| Year introduced | 2003 |
| Number produced | 19 units |
| Average unit price | $67 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 | 117.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 32.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 31.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 700 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,100 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 8,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 41,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 27,600 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 7,500 kgf â—‰ |
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| 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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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Be-200 by Vitaly V. Kuzmin.
Photo of Do 228 by Ministry of Defence of the Netherlands.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Be-200 or Do 228?
The Be-200 is faster with a maximum speed of 700 km/h compared to the Do 228's 470 km/h, a difference of 230 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Be-200 or Do 228?
The Be-200 has a longer range at 2,100 km compared to the Do 228's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Be-200 or Do 228?
The Do 228 has a higher service ceiling at 8,534 meters (27,998 ft) compared to the Be-200's 8,000 meters (26,246 ft).
Which is heavier, the Be-200 or Do 228?
The Be-200 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,000 kg compared to the Do 228's 6,400 kg.
Which is larger, the Be-200 or Do 228?
The Be-200 is longer at 31.4 meters compared to the Do 228's 16.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Be-200 or Do 228?
The Be-200 is more expensive at approximately $67 million per unit compared to the Do 228 at $8.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Be-200 or Do 228?
The Do 228 entered service first in 1982, 21 years before the Be-200 which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Be-200 or Do 228?
The Do 228 has been produced in greater numbers with 370 units compared to 19 units of the Be-200.