Do 128 vs L-410
| 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 |
| Czech twin-engine short-range transport aircraft, deployed internationally since the 70s, used in both civil and military operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇿 Czech Republic |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Let |
| First flight | 16 April 1969 |
| Year introduced | 1970 |
| Number produced | 1200 units |
| Average unit price | $-- 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 | 35.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 19.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 365 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,500 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,800 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,800 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 575 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Do 128 by Mike Freer.
Photo of L-410 by Mottld.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Do 128 or L-410?
The L-410 is faster with a maximum speed of 365 km/h compared to the Do 128's 325 km/h, a difference of 40 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Do 128 or L-410?
The Do 128 has a longer range at 2,950 km compared to the L-410's 1,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Do 128 or L-410?
The Do 128 has a higher service ceiling at 9,936 meters (32,598 ft) compared to the L-410's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the Do 128 or L-410?
The L-410 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,800 kg compared to the Do 128's 3,842 kg.
Which is larger, the Do 128 or L-410?
The L-410 is longer at 14.5 meters compared to the Do 128's 11.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Do 128 or L-410?
The L-410 entered service first in 1970, 24 years before the Do 128 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Do 128 or L-410?
The L-410 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,200 units compared to 11 units of the Do 128.