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Be-200 vs Do 228

Beriev Be-200 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Be-200
Dornier Do 228 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Do 228
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Specifications
Be-200 Do 228
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Beriev Dornier
First flight 24 September 1998 28 March 1981
Year introduced 2003 1982
Number produced 19 units 370 units
Average unit price $67 million $8 million
Wing area 117.4 m² 32.0 m²
Wingspan 32.8 m 17.0 m
Height 8.9 m 4.9 m
Length 31.4 m 16.6 m
Maximum speed 700 km/h 470 km/h
Operational range 2,100 km 396 km
Service ceiling 8,000 m 8,534 m
Max. takeoff weight 41,000 kg 6,400 kg
Empty weight 27,600 kg 3,739 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,750 kgf 2 x 289 kW
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Overview

The Be-200 and the Do 228 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Beriev and Dornier respectively.

Top speed is 700 km/h for the Be-200 vs 470 km/h for the Do 228. The Be-200 has an operational range of 2,100 km vs 396 km for the Do 228. The Do 228 operates at altitudes up to 8,534 m compared to 8,000 m for the Be-200. At 41,000 kg MTOW, the Be-200 is 6.4x the Do 228's 6,400 kg.

The Be-200 has been produced in 19 units vs 370 for the Do 228. Unit cost is $67M for the Be-200 vs $8M for the Do 228. The Do 228 first flew 17 years before the Be-200 (1981 vs 1998).

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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.