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Do 228 vs Short Skyvan

Dornier Do 228 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Do 228
Short Skyvan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Short Skyvan
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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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Overview

The Do 228 and the Short Skyvan are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Dornier and Short Brothers respectively.

Top speed is 470 km/h for the Do 228 vs 325 km/h for the Short Skyvan. The Do 228 has an operational range of 396 km vs 1,115 km for the Short Skyvan. The Do 228 operates at altitudes up to 8,534 m compared to 6,858 m for the Short Skyvan.

The Do 228 has been produced in 370 units vs 149 for the Short Skyvan. The Short Skyvan first flew 18 years before the Do 228 (1963 vs 1981).

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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.