Do 228 vs P750

German utility-transport aircraft, mainly used for regional air services and maritime surveillance since the 1980s.
Picture of Do 228
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
New Zealand light utility aircraft, notable for its use in air ambulance, skydiving and agricultural roles since the late 2000s.
Picture of P750
Origin country 🇳🇿 New Zealand
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Pacific Aerospace
First flight 1 January 2001
Year introduced 2001
Number produced 120 units
Average unit price $2.2 million
Wing area 32.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 17.0 m â—‰
Height 4.9 m â—‰
Length 16.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed 433 km/h â—‰
Operational range -- km
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—‰
Wing area 24.9 m² ◉
Wingspan 12.8 m â—‰
Height 3.9 m â—‰
Length 11.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 315 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,183 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,402 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,633 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 560 kW â—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of Do 228 by Ministry of Defence of the Netherlands. Photo of P750 by FlugKerl2.