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Do 27 vs Nord 3400

Do 27 vs Nord 3400 at a glance — top speed 250 vs 235 km/h, range 870 vs 1,000 km, max takeoff weight 1,570 vs 1,350 kg, built 571 vs 152 units.

Dornier Do 27 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Do 27
Nord 3400 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Nord 3400
Specifications
Do 27 Nord 3400
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dornier Nord
First flight 27 June 1955 20 January 1958
Year introduced 1956 1959
Number produced 571 units 152 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.4 m² 20.8 m²
Wingspan 12.0 m 13.1 m
Height 4.2 m 3.1 m
Length 10.1 m 8.4 m
Maximum speed 250 km/h 235 km/h
Operational range 870 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 3,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,570 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 985 kg 920 kg
Total thrust 1 x 205 kW 1 x 194 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Do 27 or Nord 3400?
The Do 27 is faster with a maximum speed of 250 km/h compared to the Nord 3400's 235 km/h, a difference of 15 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Do 27 or Nord 3400?
The Nord 3400 has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the Do 27's 870 km.
Which can fly higher, the Do 27 or Nord 3400?
The Do 27 has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the Nord 3400's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the Do 27 or Nord 3400?
The Do 27 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,570 kg compared to the Nord 3400's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the Do 27 or Nord 3400?
The Do 27 is longer at 10.1 meters compared to the Nord 3400's 8.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Do 27 or Nord 3400?
The Do 27 entered service first in 1956, 3 years before the Nord 3400 which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Do 27 or Nord 3400?
The Do 27 has been produced in greater numbers with 571 units compared to 152 units of the Nord 3400.