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Do 228 vs Jetstream 31

Do 228 vs Jetstream 31 at a glance — top speed 470 vs 487 km/h, range 396 vs 1,260 km, max takeoff weight 6,400 vs 6,954 kg, built 370 vs 386 units.

Dornier Do 228 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Do 228
British Aerospace Jetstream 31 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Jetstream 31
Specifications
Do 228 Jetstream 31
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dornier British Aerospace
First flight 28 March 1981 28 March 1980
Year introduced 1982 1982
Number produced 370 units 386 units
Average unit price $8 million $8 million
Wing area 32.0 m² 25.0 m²
Wingspan 17.0 m 16.0 m
Height 4.9 m 5.3 m
Length 16.6 m 14.4 m
Maximum speed 470 km/h 487 km/h
Operational range 396 km 1,260 km
Service ceiling 8,534 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,400 kg 6,954 kg
Empty weight 3,739 kg 4,360 kg
Total thrust 2 x 578 kW 2 x 671 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Do 228 or Jetstream 31?
The Jetstream 31 is faster with a maximum speed of 487 km/h compared to the Do 228's 470 km/h, a difference of 17 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Do 228 or Jetstream 31?
The Jetstream 31 has a longer range at 1,260 km compared to the Do 228's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Do 228 or Jetstream 31?
The Do 228 has a higher service ceiling at 8,534 meters (27,998 ft) compared to the Jetstream 31's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Do 228 or Jetstream 31?
The Jetstream 31 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,954 kg compared to the Do 228's 6,400 kg.
Which is larger, the Do 228 or Jetstream 31?
The Do 228 is longer at 16.6 meters compared to the Jetstream 31's 14.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Do 228 or Jetstream 31?
The Jetstream 31 is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the Do 228 at $8.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Do 228 or Jetstream 31?
The Jetstream 31 entered service first in 1982, 0 years before the Do 228 which entered service in 1982.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Do 228 or Jetstream 31?
The Jetstream 31 has been produced in greater numbers with 386 units compared to 370 units of the Do 228.