Do 228 vs PC-6 Porter
Do 228 vs PC-6 Porter at a glance — top speed 470 vs 244 km/h, range 396 vs 730 km, max takeoff weight 6,400 vs 2,800 kg, built 370 vs 604 units.
Specifications
|
Do 228 |
PC-6 Porter |
| Origin country |
🇩🇪 Germany |
🇨🇭 Switzerland |
| Category |
Military Transport Aircraft |
Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Dornier |
Pilatus |
| First flight |
28 March 1981 |
4 May 1959 |
| Year introduced |
1982 |
1960 |
| Number produced |
370 units |
604 units |
| Average unit price |
$8 million |
$60K |
| Wing area |
32.0 m² |
30.2 m² |
| Wingspan |
17.0 m |
15.9 m |
| Height |
4.9 m |
3.2 m |
| Length |
16.6 m |
10.9 m |
| Maximum speed |
470 km/h |
244 km/h |
| Operational range |
396 km |
730 km |
| Service ceiling |
8,534 m |
10,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
6,400 kg |
2,800 kg |
| Empty weight |
3,739 kg |
1,260 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 578 kW
|
1 x 410 kW
|
Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the Do 228 or PC-6 Porter?
The Do 228 is faster with a maximum speed of 470 km/h compared to the PC-6 Porter's 244 km/h, a difference of 226 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Do 228 or PC-6 Porter?
The PC-6 Porter has a longer range at 730 km compared to the Do 228's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Do 228 or PC-6 Porter?
The PC-6 Porter has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the Do 228's 8,534 meters (27,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Do 228 or PC-6 Porter?
The Do 228 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,400 kg compared to the PC-6 Porter's 2,800 kg.
Which is larger, the Do 228 or PC-6 Porter?
The Do 228 is longer at 16.6 meters compared to the PC-6 Porter's 10.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Do 228 or PC-6 Porter?
The Do 228 is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the PC-6 Porter at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the Do 228 or PC-6 Porter?
The PC-6 Porter entered service first in 1960, 22 years before the Do 228 which entered service in 1982.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Do 228 or PC-6 Porter?
The PC-6 Porter has been produced in greater numbers with 604 units compared to 370 units of the Do 228.
