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Do 228 vs Y-12

Dornier Do 228 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Do 228
Harbin Y-12 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Y-12
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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
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Overview

The Do 228 and the Y-12 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Dornier and Harbin respectively.

Top speed is 470 km/h for the Do 228 vs 328 km/h for the Y-12. The Do 228 has an operational range of 396 km vs 1,340 km for the Y-12. The Do 228 operates at altitudes up to 8,534 m compared to 7,000 m for the Y-12.

The Do 228 has been produced in 370 units vs 71 for the Y-12. Unit cost is $8M for the Do 228 vs $5M for the Y-12. The Do 228 first flew 1 years before the Y-12 (1981 vs 1982).

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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.