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Do 228 vs Short Skyvan

Do 228 vs Short Skyvan at a glance — top speed 470 vs 325 km/h, range 396 vs 1,115 km, max takeoff weight 6,400 vs 5,670 kg, built 370 vs 149 units.

Dornier Do 228 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Do 228
Short Skyvan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Short Skyvan
Specifications
Do 228 Short Skyvan
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dornier Short Brothers
First flight 28 March 1981 17 January 1963
Year introduced 1982 1963
Number produced 370 units 149 units
Average unit price $8 million --
Wing area 32.0 m² 35.1 m²
Wingspan 17.0 m 19.8 m
Height 4.9 m 4.6 m
Length 16.6 m 12.2 m
Maximum speed 470 km/h 325 km/h
Operational range 396 km 1,115 km
Service ceiling 8,534 m 6,858 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,400 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 3,739 kg 3,331 kg
Total thrust 2 x 578 kW 2 x 533 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Do 228 or Short Skyvan?
The Do 228 is faster with a maximum speed of 470 km/h compared to the Short Skyvan's 325 km/h, a difference of 145 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Do 228 or Short Skyvan?
The Short 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 Short Skyvan?
The Do 228 has a higher service ceiling at 8,534 meters (27,998 ft) compared to the Short Skyvan's 6,858 meters (22,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the Do 228 or Short Skyvan?
The Do 228 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,400 kg compared to the Short Skyvan's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the Do 228 or Short Skyvan?
The Do 228 is longer at 16.6 meters compared to the Short Skyvan's 12.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Do 228 or Short Skyvan?
The Short 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 Short Skyvan?
The Do 228 has been produced in greater numbers with 370 units compared to 149 units of the Short Skyvan.