441 Conquest II vs Do 228
American turboprop aircraft, known for general aviation use and commercial services, with comprehensive operational history since the late 20th century. | |
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Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
Manufacturer | Cessna |
First flight | 26 August 1975 |
Year introduced | 1977 |
Number produced | 362 units |
Average unit price | $1.2 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 | 23.6 m² ◉ |
Wingspan | 15.0 m â—‰ |
Height | 4.0 m â—‰ |
Length | 11.9 m â—‰ |
Maximum speed | 547 km/h â—‰ |
Service ceiling | 10,668 m â—‰ |
Max. takeoff weight | 4,468 kg â—‰ |
Empty weight | 2,577 kg â—‰ |
Total thrust | 2 x 474 kW â—‰ |
Wing area | 32.0 m² ◉ |
Wingspan | 17.0 m â—‰ |
Height | 4.9 m â—‰ |
Length | 16.6 m â—‰ |
Maximum speed | 433 km/h 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—‰ |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of 441 Conquest II by Tomás Del Coro.
Photo of Do 228 by Ministry of Defence of the Netherlands.