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Do 128 vs Let L-410

Do 128 vs Let L-410 at a glance — top speed 325 vs 365 km/h, range 2,950 vs 1,500 km, max takeoff weight 3,842 vs 5,800 kg, built 11 vs 1,200 units.

Dornier Do 128 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Do 128
Let L-410 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Let L-410
Specifications
Do 128 Let L-410
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dornier Let
First flight 4 March 1980 16 April 1969
Year introduced 1994 1970
Number produced 11 units 1200 units
Average unit price $1 million --
Wing area 29.0 m² 35.2 m²
Wingspan 15.6 m 19.5 m
Height 3.9 m 5.8 m
Length 11.4 m 14.5 m
Maximum speed 325 km/h 365 km/h
Operational range 2,950 km 1,500 km
Service ceiling 9,936 m 7,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,842 kg 5,800 kg
Empty weight 2,348 kg 3,800 kg
Total thrust 2 x 298 kW 2 x 575 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Do 128 or Let L-410?
The Let 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 Let L-410?
The Do 128 has a longer range at 2,950 km compared to the Let L-410's 1,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Do 128 or Let L-410?
The Do 128 has a higher service ceiling at 9,936 meters (32,598 ft) compared to the Let L-410's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the Do 128 or Let L-410?
The Let 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 Let L-410?
The Let 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 Let L-410?
The Let 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 Let L-410?
The Let L-410 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,200 units compared to 11 units of the Do 128.