Do 228 vs Y-12
| 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 |
| Chinese twin-engine light utility aircraft, recognized from its 1980s development, frequently used for passenger and cargo transportation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Harbin |
| First flight | 14 July 1982 |
| Year introduced | 1985 |
| Number produced | 71 units |
| Average unit price | $5 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 | 34.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 17.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 18.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 328 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,340 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,300 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,840 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 410 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 Y-12?
The Do 228 is faster with a maximum speed of 470 km/h compared to the Y-12's 328 km/h, a difference of 142 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Do 228 or Y-12?
The Y-12 has a longer range at 1,340 km compared to the Do 228's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Do 228 or Y-12?
The Do 228 has a higher service ceiling at 8,534 meters (27,998 ft) compared to the Y-12's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the Do 228 or Y-12?
The Do 228 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,400 kg compared to the Y-12's 5,300 kg.
Which is larger, the Do 228 or Y-12?
The Y-12 is longer at 18.9 meters compared to the Do 228's 16.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Do 228 or Y-12?
The Do 228 is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the Y-12 at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Do 228 or Y-12?
The Do 228 entered service first in 1982, 3 years before the Y-12 which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Do 228 or Y-12?
The Do 228 has been produced in greater numbers with 370 units compared to 71 units of the Y-12.