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Do 128 vs Do 228

Do 128 vs Do 228 at a glance — top speed 325 vs 470 km/h, range 2,950 vs 396 km, max takeoff weight 3,842 vs 6,400 kg, built 11 vs 370 units.

Dornier Do 128 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Do 128
Dornier Do 228 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Do 228
Specifications
Do 128 Do 228
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dornier Dornier
First flight 4 March 1980 28 March 1981
Year introduced 1994 1982
Number produced 11 units 370 units
Average unit price $1 million $8 million
Wing area 29.0 m² 32.0 m²
Wingspan 15.6 m 17.0 m
Height 3.9 m 4.9 m
Length 11.4 m 16.6 m
Maximum speed 325 km/h 470 km/h
Operational range 2,950 km 396 km
Service ceiling 9,936 m 8,534 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,842 kg 6,400 kg
Empty weight 2,348 kg 3,739 kg
Total thrust 2 x 298 kW 2 x 578 kW
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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.