208 Caravan vs Do 228
The 208 Caravan and the Do 228 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Dornier respectively. Top speed is 344 km/h for the 208 Caravan vs 470 km/h for the Do 228. The 208 Caravan has an operational range of 1,980 km vs 396 km for the Do 228. The Do 228 operates at altitudes up to 8,534 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. The 208 Caravan has been produced in 3,000 units vs 370 for the Do 228. Unit cost is $2.1M for the 208 Caravan vs $8M for the Do 228. The Do 228 first flew 1 years before the 208 Caravan (1981 vs 1982).
| American utility aircraft, primarily deployed for passenger and cargo transportation, known for its operational history since the 1980s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| First flight | 9 December 1982 |
| Year introduced | 1984 |
| Number produced | 3000 units |
| Average unit price | $2.1 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 | 26.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 344 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,980 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,600 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,970 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,073 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 505 kW 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 208 Caravan or Do 228?
The Do 228 is faster with a maximum speed of 470 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 126 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or Do 228?
The 208 Caravan has a longer range at 1,980 km compared to the Do 228's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or Do 228?
The Do 228 has a higher service ceiling at 8,534 meters (27,998 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or Do 228?
The Do 228 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,400 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or Do 228?
The Do 228 is longer at 16.6 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 208 Caravan or Do 228?
The Do 228 is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the 208 Caravan at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or Do 228?
The Do 228 entered service first in 1982, 2 years before the 208 Caravan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or Do 228?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 370 units of the Do 228.