Do 228 vs Nomad
| German utility-transport aircraft, mainly used for regional air services and maritime surveillance since the 1980s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dornier |
| First flight | 28 March 1981 |
| Year introduced | 1982 |
| Number produced | 370 units |
| Average unit price | $8 million |
| Australian utility aircraft, renowned for its versatile, multi-purpose usage in civilian and military applications. | |
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| Origin country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | GAF |
| First flight | 23 July 1971 |
| Year introduced | 1975 |
| Number produced | 172 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wing area | 32.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 17.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 470 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 396 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 8,534 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,400 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,739 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 578 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 31.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 311 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,350 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,400 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,855 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,150 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 313 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Do 228 by Ministry of Defence of the Netherlands.
Photo of Nomad by jimmyweee.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Do 228 or Nomad?
The Do 228 is faster with a maximum speed of 470 km/h compared to the Nomad's 311 km/h, a difference of 159 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Do 228 or Nomad?
The Nomad has a longer range at 1,350 km compared to the Do 228's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Do 228 or Nomad?
The Do 228 has a higher service ceiling at 8,534 meters (27,998 ft) compared to the Nomad's 6,400 meters (20,997 ft).
Which is heavier, the Do 228 or Nomad?
The Do 228 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,400 kg compared to the Nomad's 3,855 kg.
Which is larger, the Do 228 or Nomad?
The Do 228 is longer at 16.6 meters compared to the Nomad's 12.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Do 228 or Nomad?
The Nomad entered service first in 1975, 7 years before the Do 228 which entered service in 1982.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Do 228 or Nomad?
The Do 228 has been produced in greater numbers with 370 units compared to 172 units of the Nomad.