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BN-2B Defender vs Do 228

BN-2B Defender military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 BN-2B Defender
Dornier Do 228 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Do 228
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Specifications
BN-2B Defender Do 228
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Britten-Norman Dornier
First flight 12 June 1965 28 March 1981
Year introduced 1965 1982
Number produced 1280 units 370 units
Average unit price $2 million $8 million
Wing area 31.3 m² 32.0 m²
Wingspan 16.2 m 17.0 m
Height 4.2 m 4.9 m
Length 11.1 m 16.6 m
Maximum speed 264 km/h 470 km/h
Operational range 1,400 km 396 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m 8,534 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,995 kg 6,400 kg
Empty weight 1,825 kg 3,739 kg
Total thrust 2 x 194 kW 2 x 578 kW
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Overview

The BN-2B Defender and the Do 228 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Britten-Norman and Dornier respectively.

Top speed is 264 km/h for the BN-2B Defender vs 470 km/h for the Do 228. The BN-2B Defender has an operational range of 1,400 km vs 396 km for the Do 228. The Do 228 operates at altitudes up to 8,534 m compared to 4,000 m for the BN-2B Defender. At 6,400 kg MTOW, the Do 228 is 2.1:1 the BN-2B Defender's 2,995 kg.

The BN-2B Defender has been produced in 1,280 units vs 370 for the Do 228. Unit cost is $2M for the BN-2B Defender vs $8M for the Do 228. The BN-2B Defender first flew 16 years before the Do 228 (1965 vs 1981).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BN-2B Defender or Do 228?
The Do 228 is faster with a maximum speed of 470 km/h compared to the BN-2B Defender's 264 km/h, a difference of 206 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BN-2B Defender or Do 228?
The BN-2B Defender has a longer range at 1,400 km compared to the Do 228's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the BN-2B Defender or Do 228?
The Do 228 has a higher service ceiling at 8,534 meters (27,998 ft) compared to the BN-2B Defender's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the BN-2B Defender or Do 228?
The Do 228 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,400 kg compared to the BN-2B Defender's 2,995 kg.
Which is larger, the BN-2B Defender or Do 228?
The Do 228 is longer at 16.6 meters compared to the BN-2B Defender's 11.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the BN-2B Defender or Do 228?
The Do 228 is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the BN-2B Defender at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the BN-2B Defender or Do 228?
The BN-2B Defender entered service first in 1965, 17 years before the Do 228 which entered service in 1982.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BN-2B Defender or Do 228?
The BN-2B Defender has been produced in greater numbers with 1,280 units compared to 370 units of the Do 228.