737 vs Do 228
The 737 and the Do 228 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Dornier respectively. Top speed is 904 km/h for the 737 vs 470 km/h for the Do 228. The 737 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 396 km for the Do 228. The 737 operates at altitudes up to 11,278 m compared to 8,534 m for the Do 228. At 52,163 kg MTOW, the 737 is 8.2x the Do 228's 6,400 kg. The 737 has been produced in 11,535 units vs 370 for the Do 228. Unit cost is $115M for the 737 vs $8M for the Do 228. The 737 first flew 14 years before the Do 228 (1967 vs 1981).
| American twin-engine narrow-body jet airliner, popularly deployed for commercial aviation since the late 1960s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 9 April 1967 |
| Year introduced | 1968 |
| Number produced | 11535 units |
| Average unit price | $115 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 | 91.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 28.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 11.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 30.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 904 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 4,800 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 11,278 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 52,163 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 29,071 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 6,577 kgf â—‰ |
| 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 737 or Do 228?
The 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the Do 228's 470 km/h, a difference of 434 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 737 or Do 228?
The 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the Do 228's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the 737 or Do 228?
The 737 has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the Do 228's 8,534 meters (27,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the 737 or Do 228?
The 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the Do 228's 6,400 kg.
Which is larger, the 737 or Do 228?
The 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the Do 228's 16.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 737 or Do 228?
The 737 is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the Do 228 at $8.0 million.
Which entered service first, the 737 or Do 228?
The 737 entered service first in 1968, 14 years before the Do 228 which entered service in 1982.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 737 or Do 228?
The 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 370 units of the Do 228.