DC-3 vs Do 228
The DC-3 and the Do 228 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Douglas and Dornier respectively. Top speed is 413 km/h for the DC-3 vs 470 km/h for the Do 228. The DC-3 has an operational range of 2,540 km vs 396 km for the Do 228. The Do 228 operates at altitudes up to 8,534 m compared to 7,071 m for the DC-3. At 13,154 kg MTOW, the DC-3 is 2.1x the Do 228's 6,400 kg. The DC-3 has been produced in 10,174 units vs 370 for the Do 228. Unit cost is $0.08M for the DC-3 vs $8M for the Do 228. The DC-3 first flew 40 years before the Do 228 (1941 vs 1981).
| American commercial airliner, renowned for significant contributions to World War II airlift operations, frequently used for cargo and passenger transport. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Douglas |
| First flight | 23 December 1941 |
| Year introduced | 1936 |
| Number produced | 10174 units |
| Average unit price | $0.1 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 | 91.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 29.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 22.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 413 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,540 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,071 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,154 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 6,450 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 875 kW â—‰ |
| 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the DC-3 or Do 228?
The Do 228 is faster with a maximum speed of 470 km/h compared to the DC-3's 413 km/h, a difference of 57 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DC-3 or Do 228?
The DC-3 has a longer range at 2,540 km compared to the Do 228's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the DC-3 or Do 228?
The Do 228 has a higher service ceiling at 8,534 meters (27,998 ft) compared to the DC-3's 7,071 meters (23,198 ft).
Which is heavier, the DC-3 or Do 228?
The DC-3 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,154 kg compared to the Do 228's 6,400 kg.
Which is larger, the DC-3 or Do 228?
The DC-3 is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the Do 228's 16.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DC-3 or Do 228?
The Do 228 is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the DC-3 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the DC-3 or Do 228?
The DC-3 entered service first in 1936, 46 years before the Do 228 which entered service in 1982.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DC-3 or Do 228?
The DC-3 has been produced in greater numbers with 10,174 units compared to 370 units of the Do 228.