Do 228 vs Metroliner
| 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 |
| American-built regional airliner, notable for its use in commercial, cargo and military services during the late 20th century. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Fairchild Swearingen |
| First flight | 26 August 1969 |
| Year introduced | 1972 |
| Number produced | 600 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 |
| Total thrust | 2 x 578 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 14.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 533 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,100 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 9,449 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,350 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,044 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Do 228 by Ministry of Defence of the Netherlands.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Do 228 or Metroliner?
The Metroliner is faster with a maximum speed of 533 km/h compared to the Do 228's 470 km/h, a difference of 63 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Do 228 or Metroliner?
The Metroliner has a longer range at 1,100 km compared to the Do 228's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Do 228 or Metroliner?
The Metroliner has a higher service ceiling at 9,449 meters (31,000 ft) compared to the Do 228's 8,534 meters (27,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Do 228 or Metroliner?
The Do 228 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,400 kg compared to the Metroliner's 6,350 kg.
Which is larger, the Do 228 or Metroliner?
The Do 228 is longer at 16.6 meters compared to the Metroliner's 12.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Do 228 or Metroliner?
The Metroliner entered service first in 1972, 10 years before the Do 228 which entered service in 1982.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Do 228 or Metroliner?
The Metroliner has been produced in greater numbers with 600 units compared to 370 units of the Do 228.