C-212 Aviocar vs Do 228
| Spanish light transport plane, renowned for its versatility, extensively used for surveillance, rescue, and paratrooping missions since the 1970s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇪🇸 Spain |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | CASA |
| First flight | 26 March 1971 |
| Year introduced | 1974 |
| Number produced | 483 units |
| Average unit price | $7 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 | 41.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 20.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 6.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 370 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 835 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,925 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,700 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,780 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 671 kW â—‰ |
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| 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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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Do 228 by Ministry of Defence of the Netherlands.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the C-212 Aviocar or Do 228?
The Do 228 is faster with a maximum speed of 470 km/h compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 370 km/h, a difference of 100 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-212 Aviocar or Do 228?
The C-212 Aviocar has a longer range at 835 km compared to the Do 228's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-212 Aviocar or Do 228?
The Do 228 has a higher service ceiling at 8,534 meters (27,998 ft) compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 7,925 meters (26,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-212 Aviocar or Do 228?
The C-212 Aviocar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,700 kg compared to the Do 228's 6,400 kg.
Which is larger, the C-212 Aviocar or Do 228?
The Do 228 is longer at 16.6 meters compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 16.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-212 Aviocar or Do 228?
The Do 228 is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the C-212 Aviocar at $7.0 million.
Which entered service first, the C-212 Aviocar or Do 228?
The C-212 Aviocar entered service first in 1974, 8 years before the Do 228 which entered service in 1982.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-212 Aviocar or Do 228?
The C-212 Aviocar has been produced in greater numbers with 483 units compared to 370 units of the Do 228.