Do 228 vs L-410
| German utility-transport aircraft, mainly used for regional air services and maritime surveillance since the 1980s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dornier |
| First flight | 28 March 1981 |
| Year introduced | 1982 |
| Number produced | 370 units |
| Average unit price | $8 million |
| Czech twin-engine short-range transport aircraft, deployed internationally since the 70s, used in both civil and military operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇿 Czech Republic |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Let |
| First flight | 16 April 1969 |
| Year introduced | 1970 |
| Number produced | 1200 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wing area | 32.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 17.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 470 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 396 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 8,534 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,400 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,739 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 578 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 35.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 19.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 365 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,500 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,800 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,800 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 575 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Do 228 by Ministry of Defence of the Netherlands.
Photo of L-410 by Mottld.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Do 228 or L-410?
The Do 228 is faster with a maximum speed of 470 km/h compared to the L-410's 365 km/h, a difference of 105 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Do 228 or L-410?
The L-410 has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the Do 228's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Do 228 or L-410?
The Do 228 has a higher service ceiling at 8,534 meters (27,998 ft) compared to the L-410's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the Do 228 or L-410?
The Do 228 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,400 kg compared to the L-410's 5,800 kg.
Which is larger, the Do 228 or L-410?
The Do 228 is longer at 16.6 meters compared to the L-410's 14.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Do 228 or L-410?
The L-410 entered service first in 1970, 12 years before the Do 228 which entered service in 1982.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Do 228 or L-410?
The L-410 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,200 units compared to 370 units of the Do 228.