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Do 228 vs PC-12 Eagle

Dornier Do 228 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Do 228
Pilatus PC-12 Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-12 Eagle
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Specifications
Do 228 PC-12 Eagle
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dornier Pilatus
First flight 28 March 1981 31 May 1991
Year introduced 1982 1994
Number produced 370 units 2000 units
Average unit price $8 million $6 million
Wing area 32.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 17.0 m 16.3 m
Height 4.9 m -- m
Length 16.6 m -- m
Maximum speed 470 km/h 528 km/h
Operational range 396 km 3,417 km
Service ceiling 8,534 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,400 kg -- kg
Empty weight 3,739 kg 2,810 kg
Total thrust 2 x 578 kW --
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Overview

The Do 228 and the PC-12 Eagle are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Dornier and Pilatus respectively.

Top speed is 470 km/h for the Do 228 vs 528 km/h for the PC-12 Eagle. The Do 228 has an operational range of 396 km vs 3,417 km for the PC-12 Eagle. The PC-12 Eagle operates at altitudes up to 9,144 m compared to 8,534 m for the Do 228.

The Do 228 has been produced in 370 units vs 2,000 for the PC-12 Eagle. Unit cost is $8M for the Do 228 vs $6M for the PC-12 Eagle. The Do 228 first flew 10 years before the PC-12 Eagle (1981 vs 1991).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Do 228 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 528 km/h compared to the Do 228's 470 km/h, a difference of 58 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Do 228 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has a longer range at 3,417 km compared to the Do 228's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Do 228 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the Do 228's 8,534 meters (27,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Do 228 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Do 228 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,400 kg compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Do 228 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Do 228 is longer at 16.6 meters compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Do 228 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Do 228 is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the PC-12 Eagle at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Do 228 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Do 228 entered service first in 1982, 12 years before the PC-12 Eagle which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Do 228 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 370 units of the Do 228.