DHC-5 Buffalo vs Do 228
DHC-5 Buffalo vs Do 228 at a glance — top speed 467 vs 470 km/h, range 1,100 vs 396 km, max takeoff weight 22,317 vs 6,400 kg, built 122 vs 370 units.
Specifications
|
DHC-5 Buffalo |
Do 228 |
| Origin country |
🇨🇦 Canada |
🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category |
Military Transport Aircraft |
Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
De Havilland Canada |
Dornier |
| First flight |
9 April 1964 |
28 March 1981 |
| Year introduced |
1965 |
1982 |
| Number produced |
122 units |
370 units |
| Average unit price |
$25 million |
$8 million |
| Wing area |
88.0 m² |
32.0 m² |
| Wingspan |
29.0 m |
17.0 m |
| Height |
8.8 m |
4.9 m |
| Length |
24.0 m |
16.6 m |
| Maximum speed |
467 km/h |
470 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,100 km |
396 km |
| Service ceiling |
9,449 m |
8,534 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
22,317 kg |
6,400 kg |
| Empty weight |
11,412 kg |
3,739 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 2,336 kW
|
2 x 578 kW
|
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Which is faster, the DHC-5 Buffalo or Do 228?
The Do 228 is faster with a maximum speed of 470 km/h compared to the DHC-5 Buffalo's 467 km/h, a difference of 3 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-5 Buffalo or Do 228?
The DHC-5 Buffalo has a longer range at 1,100 km compared to the Do 228's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-5 Buffalo or Do 228?
The DHC-5 Buffalo has a higher service ceiling at 9,449 meters (31,000 ft) compared to the Do 228's 8,534 meters (27,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-5 Buffalo or Do 228?
The DHC-5 Buffalo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,317 kg compared to the Do 228's 6,400 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-5 Buffalo or Do 228?
The DHC-5 Buffalo is longer at 24.0 meters compared to the Do 228's 16.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DHC-5 Buffalo or Do 228?
The DHC-5 Buffalo is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the Do 228 at $8.0 million.
Which entered service first, the DHC-5 Buffalo or Do 228?
The DHC-5 Buffalo entered service first in 1965, 17 years before the Do 228 which entered service in 1982.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-5 Buffalo or Do 228?
The Do 228 has been produced in greater numbers with 370 units compared to 122 units of the DHC-5 Buffalo.
