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Do 27 vs GippsAero GA8 Airvan

Do 27 vs GippsAero GA8 Airvan at a glance — top speed 250 vs 241 km/h, range 870 vs 1,352 km, max takeoff weight 1,570 vs 1,814 kg, built 571 vs 250 units.

Dornier Do 27 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Do 27
GippsAero GA8 Airvan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇦🇺 GippsAero GA8 Airvan
Specifications
Do 27 GippsAero GA8 Airvan
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇦🇺 Australia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dornier GippsAero
First flight 27 June 1955 3 March 1995
Year introduced 1956 2000
Number produced 571 units 250 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.4 m² 19.3 m²
Wingspan 12.0 m 12.3 m
Height 4.2 m 3.9 m
Length 10.1 m 9.0 m
Maximum speed 250 km/h 241 km/h
Operational range 870 km 1,352 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,570 kg 1,814 kg
Empty weight 985 kg 997 kg
Total thrust 1 x 205 kW 1 x 227 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Do 27 or GippsAero GA8 Airvan?
The Do 27 is faster with a maximum speed of 250 km/h compared to the GippsAero GA8 Airvan's 241 km/h, a difference of 9 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Do 27 or GippsAero GA8 Airvan?
The GippsAero GA8 Airvan has a longer range at 1,352 km compared to the Do 27's 870 km.
Which can fly higher, the Do 27 or GippsAero GA8 Airvan?
The GippsAero GA8 Airvan has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the Do 27's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the Do 27 or GippsAero GA8 Airvan?
The GippsAero GA8 Airvan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,814 kg compared to the Do 27's 1,570 kg.
Which is larger, the Do 27 or GippsAero GA8 Airvan?
The Do 27 is longer at 10.1 meters compared to the GippsAero GA8 Airvan's 8.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Do 27 or GippsAero GA8 Airvan?
The Do 27 entered service first in 1956, 44 years before the GippsAero GA8 Airvan which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Do 27 or GippsAero GA8 Airvan?
The Do 27 has been produced in greater numbers with 571 units compared to 250 units of the GippsAero GA8 Airvan.