C-212 Aviocar vs Do 228

The C-212 Aviocar and the Do 228 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by CASA and Dornier respectively. Top speed is 370 km/h for the C-212 Aviocar vs 470 km/h for the Do 228. The C-212 Aviocar has an operational range of 835 km vs 396 km for the Do 228. The Do 228 operates at altitudes up to 8,534 m compared to 7,925 m for the C-212 Aviocar. The C-212 Aviocar has been produced in 483 units vs 370 for the Do 228. Unit cost is $7M for the C-212 Aviocar vs $8M for the Do 228. The C-212 Aviocar first flew 10 years before the Do 228 (1971 vs 1981).

Spanish light transport plane, renowned for its versatility, extensively used for surveillance, rescue, and paratrooping missions since the 1970s.
CASA C-212 Aviocar Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer CASA
First flight 26 March 1971
Year introduced 1974
Number produced 483 units
Average unit price $7 million
German utility-transport aircraft, mainly used for regional air services and maritime surveillance since the 1980s.
Dornier Do 228 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dornier
First flight 28 March 1981
Year introduced 1982
Number produced 370 units
Average unit price $8 million
Wing area 41.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 20.3 m â—‰
Height 6.3 m â—‰
Length 16.2 m â—‰
Maximum speed 370 km/h â—‰
Operational range 835 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,925 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 7,700 kg â—‰
Empty weight 3,780 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 336 kW â—‰
Wing area 32.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 17.0 m â—‰
Height 4.9 m â—‰
Length 16.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed 470 km/h â—‰
Operational range 396 km â—‰
Service ceiling 8,534 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 6,400 kg â—‰
Empty weight 3,739 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 289 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-212 Aviocar or Do 228?
The Do 228 is faster with a maximum speed of 470 km/h compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 370 km/h, a difference of 100 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-212 Aviocar or Do 228?
The C-212 Aviocar has a longer range at 835 km compared to the Do 228's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-212 Aviocar or Do 228?
The Do 228 has a higher service ceiling at 8,534 meters (27,998 ft) compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 7,925 meters (26,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-212 Aviocar or Do 228?
The C-212 Aviocar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,700 kg compared to the Do 228's 6,400 kg.
Which is larger, the C-212 Aviocar or Do 228?
The Do 228 is longer at 16.6 meters compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 16.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-212 Aviocar or Do 228?
The Do 228 is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the C-212 Aviocar at $7.0 million.
Which entered service first, the C-212 Aviocar or Do 228?
The C-212 Aviocar entered service first in 1974, 8 years before the Do 228 which entered service in 1982.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-212 Aviocar or Do 228?
The C-212 Aviocar has been produced in greater numbers with 483 units compared to 370 units of the Do 228.