Do 228 vs Vulcanair P68
Do 228 vs Vulcanair P68 at a glance — top speed 470 vs 322 km/h, range 396 vs 2,043 km, max takeoff weight 6,400 vs 1,990 kg, built 370 vs 431 units.
Specifications
|
Do 228 |
Vulcanair P68 |
| Origin country |
🇩🇪 Germany |
🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category |
Military Transport Aircraft |
Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Dornier |
Vulcanair |
| First flight |
28 March 1981 |
25 May 1970 |
| Year introduced |
1982 |
1971 |
| Number produced |
370 units |
431 units |
| Average unit price |
$8 million |
$1.2 million |
| Wing area |
32.0 m² |
18.6 m² |
| Wingspan |
17.0 m |
12.0 m |
| Height |
4.9 m |
3.4 m |
| Length |
16.6 m |
9.6 m |
| Maximum speed |
470 km/h |
322 km/h |
| Operational range |
396 km |
2,043 km |
| Service ceiling |
8,534 m |
5,850 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
6,400 kg |
1,990 kg |
| Empty weight |
3,739 kg |
1,230 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 578 kW
|
2 x 149 kW
|
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Which is faster, the Do 228 or Vulcanair P68?
The Do 228 is faster with a maximum speed of 470 km/h compared to the Vulcanair P68's 322 km/h, a difference of 148 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Do 228 or Vulcanair P68?
The Vulcanair P68 has a longer range at 2,043 km compared to the Do 228's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Do 228 or Vulcanair P68?
The Do 228 has a higher service ceiling at 8,534 meters (27,998 ft) compared to the Vulcanair P68's 5,850 meters (19,192 ft).
Which is heavier, the Do 228 or Vulcanair P68?
The Do 228 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,400 kg compared to the Vulcanair P68's 1,990 kg.
Which is larger, the Do 228 or Vulcanair P68?
The Do 228 is longer at 16.6 meters compared to the Vulcanair P68's 9.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Do 228 or Vulcanair P68?
The Do 228 is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the Vulcanair P68 at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the Do 228 or Vulcanair P68?
The Vulcanair P68 entered service first in 1971, 11 years before the Do 228 which entered service in 1982.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Do 228 or Vulcanair P68?
The Vulcanair P68 has been produced in greater numbers with 431 units compared to 370 units of the Do 228.
