C-17 Globemaster III vs Do 128
The C-17 Globemaster III and the Do 128 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and Dornier respectively. The C-17 Globemaster III reaches 930 km/h — 2.9x the Do 128's 325 km/h. The C-17 Globemaster III has an operational range of 4,480 km vs 2,950 km for the Do 128. The C-17 Globemaster III operates at altitudes up to 13,715 m compared to 9,936 m for the Do 128. At 259,460 kg MTOW, the C-17 Globemaster III is 68:1 the Do 128's 3,842 kg. The C-17 Globemaster III has been produced in 279 units vs 11 for the Do 128. Unit cost is $340M for the C-17 Globemaster III vs $1M for the Do 128. The Do 128 first flew 11 years before the C-17 Globemaster III (1980 vs 1991).
| American military transport aircraft, extensively deployed in global conflict zones since the 1990s for strategic airlift missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas |
| First flight | 15 September 1991 |
| Year introduced | 1993 |
| Number produced | 279 units |
| Average unit price | $340 million |
| German utility aircraft, employed mainly for environmental research and maritime patrol during the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dornier |
| First flight | 4 March 1980 |
| Year introduced | 1994 |
| Number produced | 11 units |
| Average unit price | $1 million |
| Wing area | 353.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 51.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 16.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 53.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 930 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 4,480 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,715 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 259,460 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 122,000 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 4,727 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 29.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 325 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,950 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,936 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,842 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,348 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 149 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the C-17 Globemaster III or Do 128?
The C-17 Globemaster III is faster with a maximum speed of 930 km/h compared to the Do 128's 325 km/h, a difference of 605 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-17 Globemaster III or Do 128?
The C-17 Globemaster III has a longer range at 4,480 km compared to the Do 128's 2,950 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-17 Globemaster III or Do 128?
The C-17 Globemaster III has a higher service ceiling at 13,715 meters (44,996 ft) compared to the Do 128's 9,936 meters (32,598 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-17 Globemaster III or Do 128?
The C-17 Globemaster III has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 259,460 kg compared to the Do 128's 3,842 kg.
Which is larger, the C-17 Globemaster III or Do 128?
The C-17 Globemaster III is longer at 53.0 meters compared to the Do 128's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-17 Globemaster III or Do 128?
The C-17 Globemaster III is more expensive at approximately $340 million per unit compared to the Do 128 at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the C-17 Globemaster III or Do 128?
The C-17 Globemaster III entered service first in 1993, 1 years before the Do 128 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-17 Globemaster III or Do 128?
The C-17 Globemaster III has been produced in greater numbers with 279 units compared to 11 units of the Do 128.