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Do 228 vs Let L-410

Dornier Do 228 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Do 228
Let L-410 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Let L-410
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Specifications
Do 228 Let L-410
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dornier Let
First flight 28 March 1981 16 April 1969
Year introduced 1982 1970
Number produced 370 units 1200 units
Average unit price $8 million --
Wing area 32.0 m² 35.2 m²
Wingspan 17.0 m 19.5 m
Height 4.9 m 5.8 m
Length 16.6 m 14.5 m
Maximum speed 470 km/h 365 km/h
Operational range 396 km 1,500 km
Service ceiling 8,534 m 7,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,400 kg 5,800 kg
Empty weight 3,739 kg 3,800 kg
Total thrust 2 x 578 kW 2 x 575 kW
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Overview

The Do 228 and the Let L-410 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Dornier and Let respectively.

Top speed is 470 km/h for the Do 228 vs 365 km/h for the Let L-410. The Do 228 has an operational range of 396 km vs 1,500 km for the Let L-410. The Do 228 operates at altitudes up to 8,534 m compared to 7,000 m for the Let L-410.

The Do 228 has been produced in 370 units vs 1,200 for the Let L-410. The Let L-410 first flew 12 years before the Do 228 (1969 vs 1981).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Do 228 or Let L-410?
The Do 228 is faster with a maximum speed of 470 km/h compared to the Let L-410's 365 km/h, a difference of 105 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Do 228 or Let L-410?
The Let 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 Let L-410?
The Do 228 has a higher service ceiling at 8,534 meters (27,998 ft) compared to the Let L-410's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the Do 228 or Let L-410?
The Do 228 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,400 kg compared to the Let L-410's 5,800 kg.
Which is larger, the Do 228 or Let L-410?
The Do 228 is longer at 16.6 meters compared to the Let L-410's 14.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Do 228 or Let L-410?
The Let 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 Let L-410?
The Let L-410 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,200 units compared to 370 units of the Do 228.