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Do 328 vs Fokker 50

Dornier Do 328 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Do 328
Fokker 50 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇳🇱 Fokker 50
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Specifications
Do 328 Fokker 50
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dornier Fokker
First flight 6 December 1991 28 December 1985
Year introduced 1993 1987
Number produced 217 units 213 units
Average unit price $12 million $6 million
Wing area 40.0 m² 70.0 m²
Wingspan 21.0 m 29.0 m
Height 7.2 m 8.3 m
Length 21.1 m 25.3 m
Maximum speed 620 km/h 526 km/h
Operational range 1,852 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 9,455 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,990 kg 20,820 kg
Empty weight 8,920 kg 12,250 kg
Total thrust 2 x 700 kW 2 x 932 kW
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Overview

The Do 328 and the Fokker 50 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Dornier and Fokker respectively.

Top speed is 620 km/h for the Do 328 vs 526 km/h for the Fokker 50. The Do 328 has an operational range of 1,852 km vs 1,700 km for the Fokker 50. The Do 328 operates at altitudes up to 9,455 m compared to 7,620 m for the Fokker 50.

The Do 328 has been produced in 217 units vs 213 for the Fokker 50. Unit cost is $12M for the Do 328 vs $6M for the Fokker 50. The Fokker 50 first flew 6 years before the Do 328 (1985 vs 1991).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Do 328 or Fokker 50?
The Do 328 is faster with a maximum speed of 620 km/h compared to the Fokker 50's 526 km/h, a difference of 94 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Do 328 or Fokker 50?
The Do 328 has a longer range at 1,852 km compared to the Fokker 50's 1,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Do 328 or Fokker 50?
The Do 328 has a higher service ceiling at 9,455 meters (31,020 ft) compared to the Fokker 50's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Do 328 or Fokker 50?
The Fokker 50 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,820 kg compared to the Do 328's 13,990 kg.
Which is larger, the Do 328 or Fokker 50?
The Fokker 50 is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the Do 328's 21.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Do 328 or Fokker 50?
The Do 328 is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the Fokker 50 at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Do 328 or Fokker 50?
The Fokker 50 entered service first in 1987, 6 years before the Do 328 which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Do 328 or Fokker 50?
The Do 328 has been produced in greater numbers with 217 units compared to 213 units of the Fokker 50.