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CN-235 vs Do 128

CN-235 vs Do 128 at a glance — top speed 450 vs 325 km/h, range 4,355 vs 2,950 km, max takeoff weight 16,500 vs 3,842 kg, built 354 vs 11 units.

CASA CN-235 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
CN-235 Do 128
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer CASA Dornier
First flight 11 November 1983 4 March 1980
Year introduced 1988 1994
Number produced 354 units 11 units
Average unit price $25 million $1 million
Wing area 59.1 m² 29.0 m²
Wingspan 25.8 m 15.6 m
Height 8.2 m 3.9 m
Length 21.4 m 11.4 m
Maximum speed 450 km/h 325 km/h
Operational range 4,355 km 2,950 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 9,936 m
Max. takeoff weight 16,500 kg 3,842 kg
Empty weight 8,800 kg 2,348 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,305 kW 2 x 298 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CN-235 or Do 128?
The CN-235 is faster with a maximum speed of 450 km/h compared to the Do 128's 325 km/h, a difference of 125 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CN-235 or Do 128?
The CN-235 has a longer range at 4,355 km compared to the Do 128's 2,950 km.
Which can fly higher, the CN-235 or Do 128?
The Do 128 has a higher service ceiling at 9,936 meters (32,598 ft) compared to the CN-235's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the CN-235 or Do 128?
The CN-235 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16,500 kg compared to the Do 128's 3,842 kg.
Which is larger, the CN-235 or Do 128?
The CN-235 is longer at 21.4 meters compared to the Do 128's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CN-235 or Do 128?
The CN-235 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the Do 128 at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the CN-235 or Do 128?
The CN-235 entered service first in 1988, 6 years before the Do 128 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CN-235 or Do 128?
The CN-235 has been produced in greater numbers with 354 units compared to 11 units of the Do 128.