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Do 228 vs Fairchild Metroliner

Dornier Do 228 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Do 228
Swearingen Fairchild Metroliner military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Fairchild Metroliner
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Specifications
Do 228 Fairchild Metroliner
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dornier Swearingen
First flight 28 March 1981 26 August 1969
Year introduced 1982 1972
Number produced 370 units 600 units
Average unit price $8 million --
Wing area 32.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 17.0 m 14.1 m
Height 4.9 m 5.1 m
Length 16.6 m 12.9 m
Maximum speed 470 km/h 533 km/h
Operational range 396 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 8,534 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,400 kg 6,350 kg
Empty weight 3,739 kg 3,963 kg
Total thrust 2 x 578 kW 2 x 746 kW
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Overview

The Do 228 and the Fairchild Metroliner are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Dornier and Swearingen respectively.

Top speed is 470 km/h for the Do 228 vs 533 km/h for the Fairchild Metroliner. The Do 228 has an operational range of 396 km vs 1,100 km for the Fairchild Metroliner. The Fairchild Metroliner operates at altitudes up to 9,449 m compared to 8,534 m for the Do 228.

The Do 228 has been produced in 370 units vs 600 for the Fairchild Metroliner. The Fairchild Metroliner 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 Fairchild Metroliner?
The Fairchild 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 Fairchild Metroliner?
The Fairchild 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 Fairchild Metroliner?
The Fairchild 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 Fairchild Metroliner?
The Do 228 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,400 kg compared to the Fairchild Metroliner's 6,350 kg.
Which is larger, the Do 228 or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Do 228 is longer at 16.6 meters compared to the Fairchild Metroliner's 12.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Do 228 or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Fairchild 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 Fairchild Metroliner?
The Fairchild Metroliner has been produced in greater numbers with 600 units compared to 370 units of the Do 228.