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441 Conquest II vs Do 228

Cessna 441 Conquest II military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 441 Conquest II
Dornier Do 228 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Do 228
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Specifications
441 Conquest II Do 228
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Dornier
First flight 26 August 1975 28 March 1981
Year introduced 1977 1982
Number produced 362 units 370 units
Average unit price $1.2 million $8 million
Wing area 23.6 m² 32.0 m²
Wingspan 15.0 m 17.0 m
Height 4.0 m 4.9 m
Length 11.9 m 16.6 m
Maximum speed 547 km/h 470 km/h
Operational range 4,064 km 396 km
Service ceiling 10,668 m 8,534 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,468 kg 6,400 kg
Empty weight 2,577 kg 3,739 kg
Total thrust 2 x 474 kW 2 x 578 kW
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Overview

The 441 Conquest II and the Do 228 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Dornier respectively.

Top speed is 547 km/h for the 441 Conquest II vs 470 km/h for the Do 228. The 441 Conquest II has an operational range of 4,064 km vs 396 km for the Do 228. The 441 Conquest II operates at altitudes up to 10,668 m compared to 8,534 m for the Do 228.

The 441 Conquest II has been produced in 362 units vs 370 for the Do 228. Unit cost is $1.2M for the 441 Conquest II vs $8M for the Do 228. The 441 Conquest II first flew 6 years before the Do 228 (1975 vs 1981).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 441 Conquest II or Do 228?
The 441 Conquest II is faster with a maximum speed of 547 km/h compared to the Do 228's 470 km/h, a difference of 77 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 441 Conquest II or Do 228?
The 441 Conquest II has a longer range at 4,064 km compared to the Do 228's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the 441 Conquest II or Do 228?
The 441 Conquest II has a higher service ceiling at 10,668 meters (35,000 ft) compared to the Do 228's 8,534 meters (27,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the 441 Conquest II or Do 228?
The Do 228 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,400 kg compared to the 441 Conquest II's 4,468 kg.
Which is larger, the 441 Conquest II or Do 228?
The Do 228 is longer at 16.6 meters compared to the 441 Conquest II's 11.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 441 Conquest II or Do 228?
The Do 228 is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the 441 Conquest II at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the 441 Conquest II or Do 228?
The 441 Conquest II entered service first in 1977, 5 years before the Do 228 which entered service in 1982.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 441 Conquest II or Do 228?
The Do 228 has been produced in greater numbers with 370 units compared to 362 units of the 441 Conquest II.