Do 228 vs F406 Caravan II
Do 228 vs F406 Caravan II at a glance — top speed 470 vs 423 km/h, range 396 vs 2,135 km, max takeoff weight 6,400 vs 4,246 kg, built 370 vs 99 units.
Specifications
|
Do 228 |
F406 Caravan II |
| Origin country |
🇩🇪 Germany |
🇫🇷 France |
| Category |
Military Transport Aircraft |
Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Dornier |
Reims-Cessna |
| First flight |
28 March 1981 |
22 September 1983 |
| Year introduced |
1982 |
1985 |
| Number produced |
370 units |
99 units |
| Average unit price |
$8 million |
$3 million |
| Wing area |
32.0 m² |
24.0 m² |
| Wingspan |
17.0 m |
15.1 m |
| Height |
4.9 m |
4.0 m |
| Length |
16.6 m |
12.0 m |
| Maximum speed |
470 km/h |
423 km/h |
| Operational range |
396 km |
2,135 km |
| Service ceiling |
8,534 m |
9,144 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
6,400 kg |
4,246 kg |
| Empty weight |
3,739 kg |
2,283 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 578 kW
|
2 x 373 kW
|
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Which is faster, the Do 228 or F406 Caravan II?
The Do 228 is faster with a maximum speed of 470 km/h compared to the F406 Caravan II's 423 km/h, a difference of 47 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Do 228 or F406 Caravan II?
The F406 Caravan II has a longer range at 2,135 km compared to the Do 228's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Do 228 or F406 Caravan II?
The F406 Caravan II has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the Do 228's 8,534 meters (27,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Do 228 or F406 Caravan II?
The Do 228 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,400 kg compared to the F406 Caravan II's 4,246 kg.
Which is larger, the Do 228 or F406 Caravan II?
The Do 228 is longer at 16.6 meters compared to the F406 Caravan II's 12.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Do 228 or F406 Caravan II?
The Do 228 is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the F406 Caravan II at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Do 228 or F406 Caravan II?
The Do 228 entered service first in 1982, 3 years before the F406 Caravan II which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Do 228 or F406 Caravan II?
The Do 228 has been produced in greater numbers with 370 units compared to 99 units of the F406 Caravan II.
