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Do 228 vs EMB 121 Xingu

Do 228 vs EMB 121 Xingu at a glance — top speed 470 vs 467 km/h, range 396 vs 1,230 km, max takeoff weight 6,400 vs 5,670 kg, built 370 vs 106 units.

Dornier Do 228 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Do 228
Embraer EMB 121 Xingu military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 EMB 121 Xingu
Specifications
Do 228 EMB 121 Xingu
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dornier Embraer
First flight 28 March 1981 10 October 1976
Year introduced 1982 1977
Number produced 370 units 106 units
Average unit price $8 million --
Wing area 32.0 m² 27.5 m²
Wingspan 17.0 m 14.1 m
Height 4.9 m 4.8 m
Length 16.6 m 12.3 m
Maximum speed 470 km/h 467 km/h
Operational range 396 km 1,230 km
Service ceiling 8,534 m 8,534 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,400 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 3,739 kg 3,710 kg
Total thrust 2 x 578 kW 2 x 559 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Do 228 or EMB 121 Xingu?
The Do 228 is faster with a maximum speed of 470 km/h compared to the EMB 121 Xingu's 467 km/h, a difference of 3 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Do 228 or EMB 121 Xingu?
The EMB 121 Xingu has a longer range at 1,230 km compared to the Do 228's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Do 228 or EMB 121 Xingu?
The EMB 121 Xingu has a higher service ceiling at 8,534 meters (27,998 ft) compared to the Do 228's 8,534 meters (27,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Do 228 or EMB 121 Xingu?
The Do 228 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,400 kg compared to the EMB 121 Xingu's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the Do 228 or EMB 121 Xingu?
The Do 228 is longer at 16.6 meters compared to the EMB 121 Xingu's 12.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Do 228 or EMB 121 Xingu?
The EMB 121 Xingu entered service first in 1977, 5 years before the Do 228 which entered service in 1982.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Do 228 or EMB 121 Xingu?
The Do 228 has been produced in greater numbers with 370 units compared to 106 units of the EMB 121 Xingu.