208 Caravan vs Do 228
208 Caravan vs Do 228 at a glance — top speed 344 vs 470 km/h, range 1,980 vs 396 km, max takeoff weight 3,970 vs 6,400 kg, built 3,000 vs 370 units.
Specifications
|
208 Caravan |
Do 228 |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category |
Military Transport Aircraft |
Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Cessna |
Dornier |
| First flight |
9 December 1982 |
28 March 1981 |
| Year introduced |
1984 |
1982 |
| Number produced |
3000 units |
370 units |
| Average unit price |
$2.1 million |
$8 million |
| Wing area |
26.0 m² |
32.0 m² |
| Wingspan |
15.9 m |
17.0 m |
| Height |
4.3 m |
4.9 m |
| Length |
12.7 m |
16.6 m |
| Maximum speed |
344 km/h |
470 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,980 km |
396 km |
| Service ceiling |
7,600 m |
8,534 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
3,970 kg |
6,400 kg |
| Empty weight |
2,073 kg |
3,739 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 505 kW
|
2 x 578 kW
|
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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.
