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Do 128 vs Vulcanair P68

Dornier Do 128 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Do 128
Vulcanair P68 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Vulcanair P68
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Specifications
Do 128 Vulcanair P68
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dornier Vulcanair
First flight 4 March 1980 25 May 1970
Year introduced 1994 1971
Number produced 11 units 431 units
Average unit price $1 million $1.2 million
Wing area 29.0 m² 18.6 m²
Wingspan 15.6 m 12.0 m
Height 3.9 m 3.4 m
Length 11.4 m 9.6 m
Maximum speed 325 km/h 322 km/h
Operational range 2,950 km 2,043 km
Service ceiling 9,936 m 5,850 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,842 kg 1,990 kg
Empty weight 2,348 kg 1,230 kg
Total thrust 2 x 149 kW 2 x 75 kW
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Overview

The Do 128 and the Vulcanair P68 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Dornier and Vulcanair respectively.

Top speed is 325 km/h for the Do 128 vs 322 km/h for the Vulcanair P68. The Do 128 has an operational range of 2,950 km vs 2,043 km for the Vulcanair P68. The Do 128 operates at altitudes up to 9,936 m compared to 5,850 m for the Vulcanair P68.

The Do 128 has been produced in 11 units vs 431 for the Vulcanair P68. Unit cost is $1M for the Do 128 vs $1.25M for the Vulcanair P68. The Vulcanair P68 first flew 10 years before the Do 128 (1970 vs 1980).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Do 128 or Vulcanair P68?
The Do 128 is faster with a maximum speed of 325 km/h compared to the Vulcanair P68's 322 km/h, a difference of 3 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Do 128 or Vulcanair P68?
The Do 128 has a longer range at 2,950 km compared to the Vulcanair P68's 2,043 km.
Which can fly higher, the Do 128 or Vulcanair P68?
The Do 128 has a higher service ceiling at 9,936 meters (32,598 ft) compared to the Vulcanair P68's 5,850 meters (19,192 ft).
Which is heavier, the Do 128 or Vulcanair P68?
The Do 128 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,842 kg compared to the Vulcanair P68's 1,990 kg.
Which is larger, the Do 128 or Vulcanair P68?
The Do 128 is longer at 11.4 meters compared to the Vulcanair P68's 9.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Do 128 or Vulcanair P68?
The Vulcanair 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 Vulcanair P68?
The Vulcanair 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 Vulcanair P68?
The Vulcanair P68 has been produced in greater numbers with 431 units compared to 11 units of the Do 128.