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Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner vs Do 228

Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner
Dornier Do 228 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Do 228
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Specifications
Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner Do 228
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Dornier
First flight 3 September 1982 28 March 1981
Year introduced 1984 1982
Number produced 695 units 370 units
Average unit price $5 million $8 million
Wing area -- m² 32.0 m²
Wingspan 17.6 m 17.0 m
Height 4.7 m 4.9 m
Length 17.6 m 16.6 m
Maximum speed 530 km/h 470 km/h
Operational range 2,778 km 396 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 8,534 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,765 kg 6,400 kg
Empty weight 4,733 kg 3,739 kg
Total thrust 2 x 478 kW 2 x 289 kW
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Overview

The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner and the Do 228 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Beechcraft and Dornier respectively.

Top speed is 530 km/h for the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner vs 470 km/h for the Do 228. The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner has an operational range of 2,778 km vs 396 km for the Do 228. The Do 228 operates at altitudes up to 8,534 m compared to 7,620 m for the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner.

The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner has been produced in 695 units vs 370 for the Do 228. Unit cost is $5M for the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner vs $8M for the Do 228. The Do 228 first flew 1 years before the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner (1981 vs 1982).

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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 Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner has a longer range at 2,778 km compared to the Do 228's 396 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.