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Do 328 vs F27 Friendship

Do 328 vs F27 Friendship at a glance — top speed 620 vs 509 km/h, range 1,852 vs 2,600 km, max takeoff weight 13,990 vs 20,410 kg, built 217 vs 586 units.

Dornier Do 328 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Do 328Full specs
Fokker F27 Friendship military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
Do 328 F27 Friendship
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dornier Fokker
First flight 6 December 1991 24 November 1955
Year introduced 1993 1958
Number produced 217 units 586 units
Average unit price $12 million $3.5 million
Wing area 40.0 m² 70.0 m²
Wingspan 21.0 m 29.0 m
Height 7.2 m 8.5 m
Length 21.1 m 23.6 m
Maximum speed 620 km/h 509 km/h
Operational range 1,852 km 2,600 km
Service ceiling 9,455 m 8,992 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,990 kg 20,410 kg
Empty weight 8,920 kg 12,148 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,400 kW 2 x 1,529 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Do 328 or F27 Friendship?
The Do 328 is faster with a maximum speed of 620 km/h compared to the F27 Friendship's 509 km/h, a difference of 111 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Do 328 or F27 Friendship?
The F27 Friendship has a longer range at 2,600 km compared to the Do 328's 1,852 km.
Which can fly higher, the Do 328 or F27 Friendship?
The Do 328 has a higher service ceiling at 9,455 meters (31,020 ft) compared to the F27 Friendship's 8,992 meters (29,501 ft).
Which is heavier, the Do 328 or F27 Friendship?
The F27 Friendship has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,410 kg compared to the Do 328's 13,990 kg.
Which is larger, the Do 328 or F27 Friendship?
The F27 Friendship is longer at 23.6 meters compared to the Do 328's 21.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Do 328 or F27 Friendship?
The Do 328 is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the F27 Friendship at $3.5 million.
Which entered service first, the Do 328 or F27 Friendship?
The F27 Friendship entered service first in 1958, 35 years before the Do 328 which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Do 328 or F27 Friendship?
The F27 Friendship has been produced in greater numbers with 586 units compared to 217 units of the Do 328.