GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

Do 228 vs PA-31 Navajo

Dornier Do 228 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Do 228
Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 Navajo
Change comparison vs
Specifications
Do 228 PA-31 Navajo
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dornier Piper
First flight 28 March 1981 30 September 1964
Year introduced 1982 1967
Number produced 370 units 3942 units
Average unit price $8 million --
Wing area 32.0 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 17.0 m 12.4 m
Height 4.9 m 4.0 m
Length 16.6 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 470 km/h 420 km/h
Operational range 396 km 1,875 km
Service ceiling 8,534 m 8,016 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,400 kg 2,948 kg
Empty weight 3,739 kg 1,783 kg
Total thrust 2 x 289 kW 2 x 116 kW
Performance Radar Chart

Overview

The Do 228 and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Dornier and Piper respectively.

Top speed is 470 km/h for the Do 228 vs 420 km/h for the PA-31 Navajo. The Do 228 has an operational range of 396 km vs 1,875 km for the PA-31 Navajo. The Do 228 operates at altitudes up to 8,534 m compared to 8,016 m for the PA-31 Navajo. At 6,400 kg MTOW, the Do 228 is 2.2x the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.

The Do 228 has been produced in 370 units vs 3,942 for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo first flew 17 years before the Do 228 (1964 vs 1981).

Related Comparisons
Do 228 vs Boeing 737 Do 228 vs PA-34 Seneca Do 228 vs 208 Caravan Do 228 vs Airbus A321 Do 228 vs PC-12 Eagle Do 228 vs 421 Golden Eagle

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Do 228 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Do 228 is faster with a maximum speed of 470 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 50 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Do 228 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has a longer range at 1,875 km compared to the Do 228's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Do 228 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Do 228 has a higher service ceiling at 8,534 meters (27,998 ft) compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 8,016 meters (26,299 ft).
Which is heavier, the Do 228 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Do 228 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,400 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the Do 228 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Do 228 is longer at 16.6 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Do 228 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 15 years before the Do 228 which entered service in 1982.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Do 228 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 370 units of the Do 228.