Cessna 402 vs Do 228
| American light commercial aircraft, notable for its use in air taxi services, particularly in the Bahamas, post-1960s era. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| First flight | 26 August 1965 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 2 units |
| Average unit price | $0.4 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 | 21.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 426 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,358 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 8,199 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,107 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,846 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 242 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 Cessna 402 by Rijkswaterstaat.
Photo of Do 228 by Ministry of Defence of the Netherlands.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Cessna 402 or Do 228?
The Do 228 is faster with a maximum speed of 470 km/h compared to the Cessna 402's 426 km/h, a difference of 44 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Cessna 402 or Do 228?
The Cessna 402 has a longer range at 2,358 km compared to the Do 228's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Cessna 402 or Do 228?
The Do 228 has a higher service ceiling at 8,534 meters (27,998 ft) compared to the Cessna 402's 8,199 meters (26,899 ft).
Which is heavier, the Cessna 402 or Do 228?
The Do 228 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,400 kg compared to the Cessna 402's 3,107 kg.
Which is larger, the Cessna 402 or Do 228?
The Do 228 is longer at 16.6 meters compared to the Cessna 402's 11.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Cessna 402 or Do 228?
The Do 228 is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the Cessna 402 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the Cessna 402 or Do 228?
The Cessna 402 entered service first in 1967, 15 years before the Do 228 which entered service in 1982.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cessna 402 or Do 228?
The Do 228 has been produced in greater numbers with 370 units compared to 2 units of the Cessna 402.