DHC-7 Dash 7 vs Do 228
| Canadian regional airliner, dominant in the 1980s, known for its STOL capabilities and extensive usage in challenging terrains. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇦 Canada |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | De Havilland Canada |
| First flight | 27 March 1975 |
| Year introduced | 1978 |
| Number produced | 113 units |
| Average unit price | $15 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 | 80.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 28.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 23.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 451 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,280 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,401 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 19,958 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 12,542 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 835 kW â—‰ |
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| 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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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Do 228 by Ministry of Defence of the Netherlands.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the DHC-7 Dash 7 or Do 228?
The Do 228 is faster with a maximum speed of 470 km/h compared to the DHC-7 Dash 7's 451 km/h, a difference of 19 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-7 Dash 7 or Do 228?
The DHC-7 Dash 7 has a longer range at 1,280 km compared to the Do 228's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-7 Dash 7 or Do 228?
The Do 228 has a higher service ceiling at 8,534 meters (27,998 ft) compared to the DHC-7 Dash 7's 6,401 meters (21,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-7 Dash 7 or Do 228?
The DHC-7 Dash 7 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,958 kg compared to the Do 228's 6,400 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-7 Dash 7 or Do 228?
The DHC-7 Dash 7 is longer at 23.6 meters compared to the Do 228's 16.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DHC-7 Dash 7 or Do 228?
The DHC-7 Dash 7 is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the Do 228 at $8.0 million.
Which entered service first, the DHC-7 Dash 7 or Do 228?
The DHC-7 Dash 7 entered service first in 1978, 4 years before the Do 228 which entered service in 1982.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-7 Dash 7 or Do 228?
The Do 228 has been produced in greater numbers with 370 units compared to 113 units of the DHC-7 Dash 7.