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Do 328 vs Saab 340 AEW&C

Dornier Do 328 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Do 328
Saab 340 AEW&C military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 Saab 340 AEW&C
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Specifications
Do 328 Saab 340 AEW&C
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Dornier Saab
First flight 6 December 1991 1 January 1994
Year introduced 1993 1997
Number produced 217 units 12 units
Average unit price $12 million --
Wing area 40.0 m² 42.0 m²
Wingspan 21.0 m 21.4 m
Height 7.2 m 7.0 m
Length 21.1 m 20.6 m
Maximum speed 620 km/h 522 km/h
Operational range 1,852 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 9,455 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,990 kg 13,155 kg
Empty weight 8,920 kg 10,300 kg
Total thrust 2 x 700 kW 2 x 695 kW
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Overview

The Do 328 is a Military Transport Aircraft built by Dornier, while the Saab 340 AEW&C is a Military Special Mission Aircraft by Saab.

Top speed is 620 km/h for the Do 328 vs 522 km/h for the Saab 340 AEW&C. The Do 328 has an operational range of 1,852 km vs 1,300 km for the Saab 340 AEW&C. The Do 328 operates at altitudes up to 9,455 m compared to 7,620 m for the Saab 340 AEW&C.

The Do 328 has been produced in 217 units vs 12 for the Saab 340 AEW&C. The Do 328 first flew 3 years before the Saab 340 AEW&C (1991 vs 1994).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Do 328 or Saab 340 AEW&C?
The Do 328 is faster with a maximum speed of 620 km/h compared to the Saab 340 AEW&C's 522 km/h, a difference of 98 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Do 328 or Saab 340 AEW&C?
The Do 328 has a longer range at 1,852 km compared to the Saab 340 AEW&C's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Do 328 or Saab 340 AEW&C?
The Do 328 has a higher service ceiling at 9,455 meters (31,020 ft) compared to the Saab 340 AEW&C's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Do 328 or Saab 340 AEW&C?
The Do 328 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,990 kg compared to the Saab 340 AEW&C's 13,155 kg.
Which is larger, the Do 328 or Saab 340 AEW&C?
The Do 328 is longer at 21.1 meters compared to the Saab 340 AEW&C's 20.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Do 328 or Saab 340 AEW&C?
The Do 328 entered service first in 1993, 4 years before the Saab 340 AEW&C which entered service in 1997.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Do 328 or Saab 340 AEW&C?
The Do 328 has been produced in greater numbers with 217 units compared to 12 units of the Saab 340 AEW&C.