Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner vs Do 228
| American regional airliner, extensively deployed domestically and internationally since the 1980s for passenger and freight transportation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft |
| First flight | 3 September 1982 |
| Year introduced | 1984 |
| Number produced | 695 units |
| Average unit price | $5 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 | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 17.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 17.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 530 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,765 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 4,733 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 955 kW 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 |
| 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 Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner by Adrian Pingstone.
Photo of Do 228 by Ministry of Defence of the Netherlands.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner or Do 228?
The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner is faster with a maximum speed of 530 km/h compared to the Do 228's 470 km/h, a difference of 60 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner or Do 228?
The Do 228 has a longer range at 396 km compared to the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner or Do 228?
The Do 228 has a higher service ceiling at 8,534 meters (27,998 ft) compared to the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner or Do 228?
The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,765 kg compared to the Do 228's 6,400 kg.
Which is larger, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner or Do 228?
The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner is longer at 17.6 meters compared to the Do 228's 16.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner or Do 228?
The Do 228 is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner or Do 228?
The Do 228 entered service first in 1982, 2 years before the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner or Do 228?
The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner has been produced in greater numbers with 695 units compared to 370 units of the Do 228.