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Boeing 737 vs Do 228

Boeing 737 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 737
Dornier Do 228 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Do 228
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Specifications
Boeing 737 Do 228
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Dornier
First flight 9 April 1967 28 March 1981
Year introduced 1968 1982
Number produced 11535 units 370 units
Average unit price $115 million $8 million
Wing area 91.0 m² 32.0 m²
Wingspan 28.0 m 17.0 m
Height 11.0 m 4.9 m
Length 30.0 m 16.6 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h 470 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 396 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 8,534 m
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg 6,400 kg
Empty weight 29,071 kg 3,739 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,289 kgf 2 x 289 kW
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Overview

The Boeing 737 and the Do 228 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Dornier respectively.

Top speed is 904 km/h for the Boeing 737 vs 470 km/h for the Do 228. The Boeing 737 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 396 km for the Do 228. The Boeing 737 operates at altitudes up to 11,278 m compared to 8,534 m for the Do 228. At 52,163 kg MTOW, the Boeing 737 is 8.2x the Do 228's 6,400 kg.

The Boeing 737 has been produced in 11,535 units vs 370 for the Do 228. Unit cost is $115M for the Boeing 737 vs $8M for the Do 228. The Boeing 737 first flew 14 years before the Do 228 (1967 vs 1981).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 737 or Do 228?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737 or Do 228?
The Boeing 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the Do 228's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 737 or Do 228?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737 or Do 228?
The Boeing 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the Do 228's 6,400 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 737 or Do 228?
The Boeing 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the Do 228's 16.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Boeing 737 or Do 228?
The Boeing 737 is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the Do 228 at $8.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 737 or Do 228?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737 or Do 228?
The Boeing 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 370 units of the Do 228.