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Cessna 402 vs Do 228

Cessna 402 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Cessna 402
Dornier Do 228 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Do 228
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Specifications
Cessna 402 Do 228
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Dornier
First flight 26 August 1965 28 March 1981
Year introduced 1967 1982
Number produced 2 units 370 units
Average unit price $360K $8 million
Wing area 21.0 m² 32.0 m²
Wingspan 13.5 m 17.0 m
Height 3.5 m 4.9 m
Length 11.1 m 16.6 m
Maximum speed 426 km/h 470 km/h
Operational range 2,358 km 396 km
Service ceiling 8,199 m 8,534 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,107 kg 6,400 kg
Empty weight 1,846 kg 3,739 kg
Total thrust 2 x 242 kW 2 x 578 kW
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Overview

The Cessna 402 and the Do 228 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Dornier respectively.

Top speed is 426 km/h for the Cessna 402 vs 470 km/h for the Do 228. The Cessna 402 has an operational range of 2,358 km vs 396 km for the Do 228. The Do 228 operates at altitudes up to 8,534 m compared to 8,199 m for the Cessna 402. At 6,400 kg MTOW, the Do 228 is 2.1:1 the Cessna 402's 3,107 kg.

The Cessna 402 has been produced in 2 units vs 370 for the Do 228. Unit cost is $0.36M for the Cessna 402 vs $8M for the Do 228. The Cessna 402 first flew 16 years before the Do 228 (1965 vs 1981).

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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.