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CN-235 vs Do 328

CASA CN-235 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸🇮🇩 CN-235
Dornier Do 328 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Do 328
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Specifications
CN-235 Do 328
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer CASA Dornier
First flight 11 November 1983 6 December 1991
Year introduced 1988 1993
Number produced 354 units 217 units
Average unit price $25 million $12 million
Wing area 59.1 m² 40.0 m²
Wingspan 25.8 m 21.0 m
Height 8.2 m 7.2 m
Length 21.4 m 21.1 m
Maximum speed 450 km/h 620 km/h
Operational range 4,355 km 1,852 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 9,455 m
Max. takeoff weight 16,500 kg 13,990 kg
Empty weight 8,800 kg 8,920 kg
Total thrust 2 x 653 kW 2 x 700 kW
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Overview

The CN-235 and the Do 328 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by CASA and Dornier respectively.

Top speed is 450 km/h for the CN-235 vs 620 km/h for the Do 328. The CN-235 has an operational range of 4,355 km vs 1,852 km for the Do 328. The Do 328 operates at altitudes up to 9,455 m compared to 9,144 m for the CN-235.

The CN-235 has been produced in 354 units vs 217 for the Do 328. Unit cost is $25M for the CN-235 vs $12M for the Do 328. The CN-235 first flew 8 years before the Do 328 (1983 vs 1991).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CN-235 or Do 328?
The Do 328 is faster with a maximum speed of 620 km/h compared to the CN-235's 450 km/h, a difference of 170 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CN-235 or Do 328?
The CN-235 has a longer range at 4,355 km compared to the Do 328's 1,852 km.
Which can fly higher, the CN-235 or Do 328?
The Do 328 has a higher service ceiling at 9,455 meters (31,020 ft) compared to the CN-235's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the CN-235 or Do 328?
The CN-235 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16,500 kg compared to the Do 328's 13,990 kg.
Which is larger, the CN-235 or Do 328?
The CN-235 is longer at 21.4 meters compared to the Do 328's 21.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CN-235 or Do 328?
The CN-235 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the Do 328 at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the CN-235 or Do 328?
The CN-235 entered service first in 1988, 5 years before the Do 328 which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CN-235 or Do 328?
The CN-235 has been produced in greater numbers with 354 units compared to 217 units of the Do 328.