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Do 228 vs P.166

Do 228 vs P.166 at a glance — top speed 470 vs 400 km/h, range 396 vs 2,084 km, max takeoff weight 6,400 vs 4,300 kg, built 370 vs 154 units.

Dornier Do 228 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Do 228
Piaggio P.166 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 P.166
Specifications
Do 228 P.166
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dornier Piaggio
First flight 28 March 1981 26 November 1957
Year introduced 1982 --
Number produced 370 units 154 units
Average unit price $8 million --
Wing area 32.0 m² 26.6 m²
Wingspan 17.0 m 13.5 m
Height 4.9 m 5.0 m
Length 16.6 m 11.9 m
Maximum speed 470 km/h 400 km/h
Operational range 396 km 2,084 km
Service ceiling 8,534 m 8,535 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,400 kg 4,300 kg
Empty weight 3,739 kg 2,650 kg
Total thrust 2 x 578 kW 2 x 448 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Do 228 or P.166?
The Do 228 is faster with a maximum speed of 470 km/h compared to the P.166's 400 km/h, a difference of 70 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Do 228 or P.166?
The P.166 has a longer range at 2,084 km compared to the Do 228's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Do 228 or P.166?
The P.166 has a higher service ceiling at 8,535 meters (28,001 ft) compared to the Do 228's 8,534 meters (27,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Do 228 or P.166?
The Do 228 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,400 kg compared to the P.166's 4,300 kg.
Which is larger, the Do 228 or P.166?
The Do 228 is longer at 16.6 meters compared to the P.166's 11.9 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Do 228 or P.166?
The Do 228 has been produced in greater numbers with 370 units compared to 154 units of the P.166.