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Do 228 vs King Air 90

Do 228 vs King Air 90 at a glance — top speed 470 vs 494 km/h, range 396 vs 2,446 km, max takeoff weight 6,400 vs 5,352 kg, built 370 vs 3,100 units.

Dornier Do 228 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Do 228Full specs
Beechcraft King Air 90 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 King Air 90Full specs
Specifications
Do 228 King Air 90
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Dornier Beechcraft
First flight 28 March 1981 1 January 1964
Year introduced 1982 1964
Number produced 370 units 3100 units
Average unit price $8 million --
Wing area 32.0 m² 26.0 m²
Wingspan 17.0 m 13.8 m
Height 4.9 m 4.7 m
Length 16.6 m 11.9 m
Maximum speed 470 km/h 494 km/h
Operational range 396 km 2,446 km
Service ceiling 8,534 m 7,574 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,400 kg 5,352 kg
Empty weight 3,739 kg 3,217 kg
Total thrust 2 x 578 kW 2 x 626 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Do 228 or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 is faster with a maximum speed of 494 km/h compared to the Do 228's 470 km/h, a difference of 24 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Do 228 or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 has a longer range at 2,446 km compared to the Do 228's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Do 228 or King Air 90?
The Do 228 has a higher service ceiling at 8,534 meters (27,998 ft) compared to the King Air 90's 7,574 meters (24,849 ft).
Which is heavier, the Do 228 or King Air 90?
The Do 228 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,400 kg compared to the King Air 90's 5,352 kg.
Which is larger, the Do 228 or King Air 90?
The Do 228 is longer at 16.6 meters compared to the King Air 90's 11.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Do 228 or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 entered service first in 1964, 18 years before the Do 228 which entered service in 1982.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Do 228 or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,100 units compared to 370 units of the Do 228.