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Arava vs Do 128

Arava vs Do 128 at a glance — top speed 326 vs 325 km/h, range 1,056 vs 2,950 km, max takeoff weight 7,711 vs 3,842 kg, built 103 vs 11 units.

IAI Arava military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇱 Arava
Dornier Do 128 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Do 128
Specifications
Arava Do 128
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer IAI Dornier
First flight 27 November 1969 4 March 1980
Year introduced 1972 1994
Number produced 103 units 11 units
Average unit price $1.9 million $1 million
Wing area 43.7 m² 29.0 m²
Wingspan 21.0 m 15.6 m
Height 5.2 m 3.9 m
Length 12.7 m 11.4 m
Maximum speed 326 km/h 325 km/h
Operational range 1,056 km 2,950 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 9,936 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,711 kg 3,842 kg
Empty weight 4,050 kg 2,348 kg
Total thrust 2 x 559 kW 2 x 298 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Arava or Do 128?
The Arava is faster with a maximum speed of 326 km/h compared to the Do 128's 325 km/h, a difference of 1 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Arava or Do 128?
The Do 128 has a longer range at 2,950 km compared to the Arava's 1,056 km.
Which can fly higher, the Arava or Do 128?
The Do 128 has a higher service ceiling at 9,936 meters (32,598 ft) compared to the Arava's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Arava or Do 128?
The Arava has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,711 kg compared to the Do 128's 3,842 kg.
Which is larger, the Arava or Do 128?
The Arava is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the Do 128's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Arava or Do 128?
The Arava is more expensive at approximately $1.9 million per unit compared to the Do 128 at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Arava or Do 128?
The Arava entered service first in 1972, 22 years before the Do 128 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Arava or Do 128?
The Arava has been produced in greater numbers with 103 units compared to 11 units of the Do 128.