Do 128 vs P68
| 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 |
| Italian light utility aircraft, known for its international use in aerial surveillance, freight, parachuting, and passenger transport tasks. | |
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| Origin country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Vulcanair |
| First flight | 25 May 1970 |
| Year introduced | 1971 |
| Number produced | 431 units |
| Average unit price | $1.3 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 |
| 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 | 18.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 12.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 9.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 2,043 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,850 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,990 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,230 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 149 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Do 128 by Mike Freer.
Photo of P68 by MercerMJ.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Do 128 or P68?
The Do 128 is faster with a maximum speed of 325 km/h compared to the P68's 0 km/h, a difference of 325 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Do 128 or P68?
The Do 128 has a longer range at 2,950 km compared to the P68's 2,043 km.
Which can fly higher, the Do 128 or P68?
The Do 128 has a higher service ceiling at 9,936 meters (32,598 ft) compared to the P68's 5,850 meters (19,192 ft).
Which is heavier, the Do 128 or P68?
The Do 128 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,842 kg compared to the P68's 1,990 kg.
Which is larger, the Do 128 or P68?
The Do 128 is longer at 11.4 meters compared to the P68's 9.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Do 128 or P68?
The P68 is more expensive at approximately $1.2 million per unit compared to the Do 128 at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Do 128 or P68?
The P68 entered service first in 1971, 23 years before the Do 128 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Do 128 or P68?
The P68 has been produced in greater numbers with 431 units compared to 11 units of the Do 128.