Do 228 vs P750
| 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 |
| New Zealand light utility aircraft, notable for its use in air ambulance, skydiving and agricultural roles since the late 2000s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇳🇿 New Zealand |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Pacific Aerospace |
| First flight | 1 January 2001 |
| Year introduced | 2001 |
| Number produced | 120 units |
| Average unit price | $2.2 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—‰ |
| Wing area | 24.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 12.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 315 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,183 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,096 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,402 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,633 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 560 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Do 228 or P750?
The Do 228 is faster with a maximum speed of 470 km/h compared to the P750's 315 km/h, a difference of 155 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Do 228 or P750?
The P750 has a longer range at 2,183 km compared to the Do 228's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Do 228 or P750?
The Do 228 has a higher service ceiling at 8,534 meters (27,998 ft) compared to the P750's 6,096 meters (20,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Do 228 or P750?
The Do 228 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,400 kg compared to the P750's 3,402 kg.
Which is larger, the Do 228 or P750?
The Do 228 is longer at 16.6 meters compared to the P750's 11.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Do 228 or P750?
The Do 228 is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the P750 at $2.2 million.
Which entered service first, the Do 228 or P750?
The Do 228 entered service first in 1982, 19 years before the P750 which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Do 228 or P750?
The Do 228 has been produced in greater numbers with 370 units compared to 120 units of the P750.