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Do 228 vs Quest Kodiak

Do 228 vs Quest Kodiak at a glance — top speed 470 vs 339 km/h, range 396 vs 2,096 km, built 370 vs 300 units.

Dornier Do 228 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Do 228
Quest Kodiak military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Quest Kodiak
Specifications
Do 228 Quest Kodiak
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dornier Quest
First flight 28 March 1981 16 October 2004
Year introduced 1982 2008
Number produced 370 units 300 units
Average unit price $8 million $3 million
Wing area 32.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 17.0 m 13.7 m
Height 4.9 m -- m
Length 16.6 m -- m
Maximum speed 470 km/h 339 km/h
Operational range 396 km 2,096 km
Service ceiling 8,534 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,400 kg -- kg
Empty weight 3,739 kg 1,710 kg
Total thrust 2 x 578 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Do 228 or Quest Kodiak?
The Do 228 is faster with a maximum speed of 470 km/h compared to the Quest Kodiak's 339 km/h, a difference of 131 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Do 228 or Quest Kodiak?
The Quest Kodiak has a longer range at 2,096 km compared to the Do 228's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Do 228 or Quest Kodiak?
The Do 228 has a higher service ceiling at 8,534 meters (27,998 ft) compared to the Quest Kodiak's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Do 228 or Quest Kodiak?
The Do 228 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,400 kg compared to the Quest Kodiak's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Do 228 or Quest Kodiak?
The Do 228 is longer at 16.6 meters compared to the Quest Kodiak's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Do 228 or Quest Kodiak?
The Do 228 is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the Quest Kodiak at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Do 228 or Quest Kodiak?
The Do 228 entered service first in 1982, 26 years before the Quest Kodiak which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Do 228 or Quest Kodiak?
The Do 228 has been produced in greater numbers with 370 units compared to 300 units of the Quest Kodiak.