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Do 228 vs Pacific Aerospace P750

Do 228 vs Pacific Aerospace P750 at a glance — top speed 470 vs 315 km/h, range 396 vs 2,183 km, max takeoff weight 6,400 vs 3,402 kg, built 370 vs 120 units.

Dornier Do 228 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Do 228
Specifications
Do 228 Pacific Aerospace P750
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇳🇿 New Zealand
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dornier Pacific Aerospace
First flight 28 March 1981 1 January 2001
Year introduced 1982 2001
Number produced 370 units 120 units
Average unit price $8 million $2.2 million
Wing area 32.0 m² 24.9 m²
Wingspan 17.0 m 12.8 m
Height 4.9 m 3.9 m
Length 16.6 m 11.1 m
Maximum speed 470 km/h 315 km/h
Operational range 396 km 2,183 km
Service ceiling 8,534 m 6,096 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,400 kg 3,402 kg
Empty weight 3,739 kg 1,633 kg
Total thrust 2 x 578 kW 1 x 560 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Do 228 or Pacific Aerospace P750?
The Do 228 is faster with a maximum speed of 470 km/h compared to the Pacific Aerospace P750's 315 km/h, a difference of 155 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Do 228 or Pacific Aerospace P750?
The Pacific Aerospace P750 has a longer range at 2,183 km compared to the Do 228's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Do 228 or Pacific Aerospace P750?
The Do 228 has a higher service ceiling at 8,534 meters (27,998 ft) compared to the Pacific Aerospace P750's 6,096 meters (20,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Do 228 or Pacific Aerospace P750?
The Do 228 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,400 kg compared to the Pacific Aerospace P750's 3,402 kg.
Which is larger, the Do 228 or Pacific Aerospace P750?
The Do 228 is longer at 16.6 meters compared to the Pacific Aerospace P750's 11.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Do 228 or Pacific Aerospace P750?
The Do 228 is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the Pacific Aerospace P750 at $2.2 million.
Which entered service first, the Do 228 or Pacific Aerospace P750?
The Do 228 entered service first in 1982, 19 years before the Pacific Aerospace P750 which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Do 228 or Pacific Aerospace P750?
The Do 228 has been produced in greater numbers with 370 units compared to 120 units of the Pacific Aerospace P750.