Do 228 vs Skyvan
| German utility-transport aircraft, mainly used for regional air services and maritime surveillance since the 1980s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dornier |
| First flight | 28 March 1981 |
| Year introduced | 1982 |
| Number produced | 370 units |
| Average unit price | $8 million |
| British utility aircraft, prominent during the mid-20th century, extensively utilized for freight, skydiving operations, and military purposes. | |
| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Short |
| First flight | 17 January 1963 |
| Year introduced | 1963 |
| Number produced | 149 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wing area | 32.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 17.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 470 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 396 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 8,534 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,400 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,739 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 578 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 35.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 19.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 325 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,115 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,858 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,670 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,331 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 533 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Do 228 by Ministry of Defence of the Netherlands.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Do 228 or Skyvan?
The Do 228 is faster with a maximum speed of 470 km/h compared to the Skyvan's 325 km/h, a difference of 145 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Do 228 or Skyvan?
The Skyvan has a longer range at 1,115 km compared to the Do 228's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Do 228 or Skyvan?
The Do 228 has a higher service ceiling at 8,534 meters (27,998 ft) compared to the Skyvan's 6,858 meters (22,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the Do 228 or Skyvan?
The Do 228 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,400 kg compared to the Skyvan's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the Do 228 or Skyvan?
The Do 228 is longer at 16.6 meters compared to the Skyvan's 12.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Do 228 or Skyvan?
The Skyvan entered service first in 1963, 19 years before the Do 228 which entered service in 1982.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Do 228 or Skyvan?
The Do 228 has been produced in greater numbers with 370 units compared to 149 units of the Skyvan.