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Do 228 vs EMB 110

Do 228 vs EMB 110 at a glance — top speed 470 vs 459 km/h, range 396 vs 1,964 km, max takeoff weight 6,400 vs 5,900 kg, built 370 vs 503 units.

Dornier Do 228 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Do 228
Embraer EMB 110 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 EMB 110
Specifications
Do 228 EMB 110
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dornier Embraer
First flight 28 March 1981 26 October 1968
Year introduced 1982 1973
Number produced 370 units 503 units
Average unit price $8 million $2 million
Wing area 32.0 m² 29.1 m²
Wingspan 17.0 m 15.3 m
Height 4.9 m 4.9 m
Length 16.6 m 15.1 m
Maximum speed 470 km/h 459 km/h
Operational range 396 km 1,964 km
Service ceiling 8,534 m 6,550 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,400 kg 5,900 kg
Empty weight 3,739 kg 3,590 kg
Total thrust 2 x 578 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Do 228 or EMB 110?
The Do 228 is faster with a maximum speed of 470 km/h compared to the EMB 110's 459 km/h, a difference of 11 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Do 228 or EMB 110?
The EMB 110 has a longer range at 1,964 km compared to the Do 228's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Do 228 or EMB 110?
The Do 228 has a higher service ceiling at 8,534 meters (27,998 ft) compared to the EMB 110's 6,550 meters (21,489 ft).
Which is heavier, the Do 228 or EMB 110?
The Do 228 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,400 kg compared to the EMB 110's 5,900 kg.
Which is larger, the Do 228 or EMB 110?
The Do 228 is longer at 16.6 meters compared to the EMB 110's 15.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Do 228 or EMB 110?
The Do 228 is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the EMB 110 at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Do 228 or EMB 110?
The EMB 110 entered service first in 1973, 9 years before the Do 228 which entered service in 1982.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Do 228 or EMB 110?
The EMB 110 has been produced in greater numbers with 503 units compared to 370 units of the Do 228.