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Do 228 vs Do 328

Dornier Do 228 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Do 228
Dornier Do 328 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Do 328
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Specifications
Do 228 Do 328
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dornier Dornier
First flight 28 March 1981 6 December 1991
Year introduced 1982 1993
Number produced 370 units 217 units
Average unit price $8 million $12 million
Wing area 32.0 m² 40.0 m²
Wingspan 17.0 m 21.0 m
Height 4.9 m 7.2 m
Length 16.6 m 21.1 m
Maximum speed 470 km/h 620 km/h
Operational range 396 km 1,852 km
Service ceiling 8,534 m 9,455 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,400 kg 13,990 kg
Empty weight 3,739 kg 8,920 kg
Total thrust 2 x 289 kW 2 x 700 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Do 228 or Do 328?
The Do 328 is faster with a maximum speed of 620 km/h compared to the Do 228's 470 km/h, a difference of 150 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Do 228 or Do 328?
The Do 328 has a longer range at 1,852 km compared to the Do 228's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Do 228 or Do 328?
The Do 328 has a higher service ceiling at 9,455 meters (31,020 ft) compared to the Do 228's 8,534 meters (27,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Do 228 or Do 328?
The Do 328 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,990 kg compared to the Do 228's 6,400 kg.
Which is larger, the Do 228 or Do 328?
The Do 328 is longer at 21.1 meters compared to the Do 228's 16.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Do 228 or Do 328?
The Do 328 is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the Do 228 at $8.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Do 228 or Do 328?
The Do 228 entered service first in 1982, 11 years before the Do 328 which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Do 228 or Do 328?
The Do 228 has been produced in greater numbers with 370 units compared to 217 units of the Do 328.