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Cessna 404 Titan vs Do 128

Cessna 404 Titan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Cessna 404 Titan
Dornier Do 128 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Do 128
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Specifications
Cessna 404 Titan Do 128
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Dornier
First flight 26 February 1975 4 March 1980
Year introduced 1976 1994
Number produced 396 units 11 units
Average unit price $350K $1 million
Wing area 22.0 m² 29.0 m²
Wingspan 14.1 m 15.6 m
Height 4.1 m 3.9 m
Length 12.0 m 11.4 m
Maximum speed 430 km/h 325 km/h
Operational range 3,410 km 2,950 km
Service ceiling 7,925 m 9,936 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,810 kg 3,842 kg
Empty weight 2,193 kg 2,348 kg
Total thrust 2 x 280 kW 2 x 298 kW
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Overview

The Cessna 404 Titan and the Do 128 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Dornier respectively.

Top speed is 430 km/h for the Cessna 404 Titan vs 325 km/h for the Do 128. The Cessna 404 Titan has an operational range of 3,410 km vs 2,950 km for the Do 128. The Do 128 operates at altitudes up to 9,936 m compared to 7,925 m for the Cessna 404 Titan.

The Cessna 404 Titan has been produced in 396 units vs 11 for the Do 128. Unit cost is $0.35M for the Cessna 404 Titan vs $1M for the Do 128. The Cessna 404 Titan first flew 5 years before the Do 128 (1975 vs 1980).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Cessna 404 Titan or Do 128?
The Cessna 404 Titan is faster with a maximum speed of 430 km/h compared to the Do 128's 325 km/h, a difference of 105 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Cessna 404 Titan or Do 128?
The Cessna 404 Titan has a longer range at 3,410 km compared to the Do 128's 2,950 km.
Which can fly higher, the Cessna 404 Titan or Do 128?
The Do 128 has a higher service ceiling at 9,936 meters (32,598 ft) compared to the Cessna 404 Titan's 7,925 meters (26,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Cessna 404 Titan or Do 128?
The Do 128 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,842 kg compared to the Cessna 404 Titan's 3,810 kg.
Which is larger, the Cessna 404 Titan or Do 128?
The Cessna 404 Titan is longer at 12.0 meters compared to the Do 128's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Cessna 404 Titan or Do 128?
The Do 128 is more expensive at approximately $1.0 million per unit compared to the Cessna 404 Titan at $0.3 million.
Which entered service first, the Cessna 404 Titan or Do 128?
The Cessna 404 Titan entered service first in 1976, 18 years before the Do 128 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cessna 404 Titan or Do 128?
The Cessna 404 Titan has been produced in greater numbers with 396 units compared to 11 units of the Do 128.