421 Golden Eagle vs Do 228
| American light, business aircraft, produced from the 1960s to mid-1980s, predominantly used for domestic, private, and charter flights. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| First flight | 14 October 1965 |
| Year introduced | 1968 |
| Number produced | 1916 units |
| Average unit price | $0.5 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 | 20.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 12.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 474 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,754 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 9,205 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,379 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,042 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 280 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 421 Golden Eagle by Smart-Jet.
Photo of Do 228 by Ministry of Defence of the Netherlands.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 421 Golden Eagle or Do 228?
The 421 Golden Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 474 km/h compared to the Do 228's 470 km/h, a difference of 4 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 421 Golden Eagle or Do 228?
The 421 Golden Eagle has a longer range at 2,754 km compared to the Do 228's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the 421 Golden Eagle or Do 228?
The 421 Golden Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 9,205 meters (30,200 ft) compared to the Do 228's 8,534 meters (27,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the 421 Golden Eagle or Do 228?
The Do 228 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,400 kg compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 3,379 kg.
Which is larger, the 421 Golden Eagle or Do 228?
The Do 228 is longer at 16.6 meters compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 11.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 421 Golden Eagle or Do 228?
The Do 228 is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the 421 Golden Eagle at $0.5 million.
Which entered service first, the 421 Golden Eagle or Do 228?
The 421 Golden Eagle entered service first in 1968, 14 years before the Do 228 which entered service in 1982.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 421 Golden Eagle or Do 228?
The 421 Golden Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 1,916 units compared to 370 units of the Do 228.