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DHC-6 Twin Otter vs Do 228

De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-6 Twin Otter
Dornier Do 228 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Do 228
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Specifications
DHC-6 Twin Otter Do 228
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada Dornier
First flight 20 May 1965 28 March 1981
Year introduced 1966 1982
Number produced 985 units 370 units
Average unit price $7 million $8 million
Wing area 39.0 m² 32.0 m²
Wingspan 20.0 m 17.0 m
Height 6.0 m 4.9 m
Length 15.8 m 16.6 m
Maximum speed 315 km/h 470 km/h
Operational range 1,480 km 396 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 8,534 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg 6,400 kg
Empty weight 3,175 kg 3,739 kg
Total thrust 2 x 410 kW 2 x 578 kW
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Overview

The DHC-6 Twin Otter and the Do 228 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by De Havilland Canada and Dornier respectively.

Top speed is 315 km/h for the DHC-6 Twin Otter vs 470 km/h for the Do 228. The DHC-6 Twin Otter has an operational range of 1,480 km vs 396 km for the Do 228. The Do 228 operates at altitudes up to 8,534 m compared to 7,620 m for the DHC-6 Twin Otter.

The DHC-6 Twin Otter has been produced in 985 units vs 370 for the Do 228. Unit cost is $7M for the DHC-6 Twin Otter vs $8M for the Do 228. The DHC-6 Twin Otter first flew 16 years before the Do 228 (1965 vs 1981).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or Do 228?
The Do 228 is faster with a maximum speed of 470 km/h compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 315 km/h, a difference of 155 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or Do 228?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter has a longer range at 1,480 km compared to the Do 228's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or Do 228?
The Do 228 has a higher service ceiling at 8,534 meters (27,998 ft) compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or Do 228?
The Do 228 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,400 kg compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or Do 228?
The Do 228 is longer at 16.6 meters compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 15.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or Do 228?
The Do 228 is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter at $7.0 million.
Which entered service first, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or Do 228?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter entered service first in 1966, 16 years before the Do 228 which entered service in 1982.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or Do 228?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter has been produced in greater numbers with 985 units compared to 370 units of the Do 228.