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Do 228 vs PA-34 Seneca

Dornier Do 228 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Do 228
Piper PA-34 Seneca military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-34 Seneca
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Specifications
Do 228 PA-34 Seneca
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dornier Piper
First flight 28 March 1981 25 April 1967
Year introduced 1982 1971
Number produced 370 units 5037 units
Average unit price $8 million --
Wing area 32.0 m² 19.4 m²
Wingspan 17.0 m 11.9 m
Height 4.9 m 3.0 m
Length 16.6 m 8.7 m
Maximum speed 470 km/h 378 km/h
Operational range 396 km 1,611 km
Service ceiling 8,534 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,400 kg 2,155 kg
Empty weight 3,739 kg 1,457 kg
Total thrust 2 x 289 kW 2 x 82 kW
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Overview

The Do 228 and the PA-34 Seneca are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Dornier and Piper respectively.

Top speed is 470 km/h for the Do 228 vs 378 km/h for the PA-34 Seneca. The Do 228 has an operational range of 396 km vs 1,611 km for the PA-34 Seneca. The Do 228 operates at altitudes up to 8,534 m compared to 7,620 m for the PA-34 Seneca. At 6,400 kg MTOW, the Do 228 is 3.0x the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.

The Do 228 has been produced in 370 units vs 5,037 for the PA-34 Seneca. The PA-34 Seneca first flew 14 years before the Do 228 (1967 vs 1981).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Do 228 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Do 228 is faster with a maximum speed of 470 km/h compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h, a difference of 92 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Do 228 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has a longer range at 1,611 km compared to the Do 228's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Do 228 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Do 228 has a higher service ceiling at 8,534 meters (27,998 ft) compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Do 228 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Do 228 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,400 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the Do 228 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Do 228 is longer at 16.6 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Do 228 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca 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 PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 370 units of the Do 228.