Do 228 vs GAF Nomad
Do 228 vs GAF Nomad at a glance — top speed 470 vs 311 km/h, range 396 vs 1,350 km, max takeoff weight 6,400 vs 3,855 kg, built 370 vs 172 units.
Specifications
|
Do 228 |
GAF Nomad |
| Origin country |
🇩🇪 Germany |
🇦🇺 Australia |
| Category |
Military Transport Aircraft |
Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Dornier |
GAF |
| First flight |
28 March 1981 |
23 July 1971 |
| Year introduced |
1982 |
1975 |
| Number produced |
370 units |
172 units |
| Average unit price |
$8 million |
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| Wing area |
32.0 m² |
31.1 m² |
| Wingspan |
17.0 m |
16.5 m |
| Height |
4.9 m |
5.5 m |
| Length |
16.6 m |
12.6 m |
| Maximum speed |
470 km/h |
311 km/h |
| Operational range |
396 km |
1,350 km |
| Service ceiling |
8,534 m |
6,400 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
6,400 kg |
3,855 kg |
| Empty weight |
3,739 kg |
2,150 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 578 kW
|
2 x 313 kW
|
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Which is faster, the Do 228 or GAF Nomad?
The Do 228 is faster with a maximum speed of 470 km/h compared to the GAF Nomad's 311 km/h, a difference of 159 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Do 228 or GAF Nomad?
The GAF Nomad has a longer range at 1,350 km compared to the Do 228's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Do 228 or GAF Nomad?
The Do 228 has a higher service ceiling at 8,534 meters (27,998 ft) compared to the GAF Nomad's 6,400 meters (20,997 ft).
Which is heavier, the Do 228 or GAF Nomad?
The Do 228 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,400 kg compared to the GAF Nomad's 3,855 kg.
Which is larger, the Do 228 or GAF Nomad?
The Do 228 is longer at 16.6 meters compared to the GAF Nomad's 12.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Do 228 or GAF Nomad?
The GAF Nomad entered service first in 1975, 7 years before the Do 228 which entered service in 1982.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Do 228 or GAF Nomad?
The Do 228 has been produced in greater numbers with 370 units compared to 172 units of the GAF Nomad.
