Do 128 vs Do 228
| German utility aircraft, employed mainly for environmental research and maritime patrol during the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dornier |
| First flight | 4 March 1980 |
| Year introduced | 1994 |
| Number produced | 11 units |
| Average unit price | $1 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 | 29.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 325 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,950 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 9,936 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,842 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,348 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 298 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 128 by Mike Freer.
Photo of Do 228 by Ministry of Defence of the Netherlands.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Do 128 or Do 228?
The Do 228 is faster with a maximum speed of 470 km/h compared to the Do 128's 325 km/h, a difference of 145 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Do 128 or Do 228?
The Do 128 has a longer range at 2,950 km compared to the Do 228's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Do 128 or Do 228?
The Do 128 has a higher service ceiling at 9,936 meters (32,598 ft) compared to the Do 228's 8,534 meters (27,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Do 128 or Do 228?
The Do 228 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,400 kg compared to the Do 128's 3,842 kg.
Which is larger, the Do 128 or Do 228?
The Do 228 is longer at 16.6 meters compared to the Do 128's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Do 128 or Do 228?
The Do 228 is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the Do 128 at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Do 128 or Do 228?
The Do 228 entered service first in 1982, 12 years before the Do 128 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Do 128 or Do 228?
The Do 228 has been produced in greater numbers with 370 units compared to 11 units of the Do 128.