Do 328 vs EMB 120 Brasilia

German regional jet and turboprop airliner, prominent in the 1990s, extensively utilized for commercial and military transport.
Picture of Do 328
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dornier
First flight 6 December 1991
Year introduced 1993
Number produced 217 units
Average unit price $12 million
Brazilian regional airliner, developed during the 1980s, known for its service with airlines for short-haul flights and military deployments.
Picture of EMB 120 Brasilia
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer
First flight 27 July 1979
Year introduced 1985
Number produced 357 units
Average unit price $5 million
Wing area 40.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 21.0 m â—‰
Height 7.2 m â—‰
Length 21.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed -- km/h
Operational range 1,852 km â—‰
Service ceiling 9,455 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 13,990 kg â—‰
Empty weight 8,920 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,400 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Dornier Do 328
Wing area 39.4 m² ◉
Wingspan 19.8 m â—‰
Height 6.4 m â—‰
Length 20.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 608 km/h
Operational range 1,750 km â—‰
Service ceiling 9,083 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 11,500 kg â—‰
Empty weight 7,070 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,342 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of Do 328 by Marek Slusarczyk. Photo of EMB 120 Brasilia by Brazilian Ministry of Defence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Do 328 or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The EMB 120 Brasilia is faster with a maximum speed of 608 km/h compared to the Do 328's 0 km/h, a difference of 608 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Do 328 or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The Do 328 has a longer range at 1,852 km compared to the EMB 120 Brasilia's 1,750 km.
Which can fly higher, the Do 328 or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The Do 328 has a higher service ceiling at 9,455 meters (31,020 ft) compared to the EMB 120 Brasilia's 9,083 meters (29,799 ft).
Which is heavier, the Do 328 or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The Do 328 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,990 kg compared to the EMB 120 Brasilia's 11,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Do 328 or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The Do 328 is longer at 21.1 meters compared to the EMB 120 Brasilia's 20.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Do 328 or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The Do 328 is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the EMB 120 Brasilia at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Do 328 or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The EMB 120 Brasilia entered service first in 1985, 8 years before the Do 328 which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Do 328 or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The EMB 120 Brasilia has been produced in greater numbers with 357 units compared to 217 units of the Do 328.