Do 228 vs PA-31 Navajo
Do 228 vs PA-31 Navajo at a glance — top speed 470 vs 420 km/h, range 396 vs 1,875 km, max takeoff weight 6,400 vs 2,948 kg, built 370 vs 3,942 units.
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 |
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| 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 578 kW
|
2 x 231 kW
|
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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.
