Do 228 vs Y-12
Do 228 vs Y-12 at a glance — top speed 470 vs 328 km/h, range 396 vs 1,340 km, max takeoff weight 6,400 vs 5,300 kg, built 370 vs 71 units.
Specifications
|
Do 228 |
Y-12 |
| Origin country |
🇩🇪 Germany |
🇨🇳 China |
| Category |
Military Transport Aircraft |
Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Dornier |
Harbin |
| First flight |
28 March 1981 |
14 July 1982 |
| Year introduced |
1982 |
1985 |
| Number produced |
370 units |
71 units |
| Average unit price |
$8 million |
$5 million |
| Wing area |
32.0 m² |
34.3 m² |
| Wingspan |
17.0 m |
17.2 m |
| Height |
4.9 m |
5.7 m |
| Length |
16.6 m |
18.9 m |
| Maximum speed |
470 km/h |
328 km/h |
| Operational range |
396 km |
1,340 km |
| Service ceiling |
8,534 m |
7,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
6,400 kg |
5,300 kg |
| Empty weight |
3,739 kg |
2,840 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 578 kW
|
2 x 410 kW
|
Detailed Comparison
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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.
