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DHC-7 Dash 7 vs Do 228

DHC-7 Dash 7 vs Do 228 at a glance — top speed 451 vs 470 km/h, range 1,280 vs 396 km, max takeoff weight 19,958 vs 6,400 kg, built 113 vs 370 units.

De Havilland Canada DHC-7 Dash 7 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-7 Dash 7
Dornier Do 228 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Do 228
Specifications
DHC-7 Dash 7 Do 228
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada Dornier
First flight 27 March 1975 28 March 1981
Year introduced 1978 1982
Number produced 113 units 370 units
Average unit price $15 million $8 million
Wing area 80.0 m² 32.0 m²
Wingspan 28.0 m 17.0 m
Height 8.0 m 4.9 m
Length 23.6 m 16.6 m
Maximum speed 451 km/h 470 km/h
Operational range 1,280 km 396 km
Service ceiling 6,401 m 8,534 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,958 kg 6,400 kg
Empty weight 12,542 kg 3,739 kg
Total thrust 4 x 835 kW 2 x 578 kW
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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.