Arava vs Do 128
| Israeli light transport aircraft, active during the late 20th century, widely deployed for cargo, troop, and paratroop transport. | |
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| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Military Transport Aircrafts |
| Manufacturer | IAI |
| First flight | 27 November 1969 |
| Year of introduction | 1972 |
| Number produced | 103 units |
| Average unit price | $1.9 million |
| German utility aircraft, employed mainly for environmental research and maritime patrol during the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Military Transport Aircrafts |
| Manufacturer | Dornier |
| First flight | 4 March 1980 |
| Year of introduction | 1994 |
| Number produced | 11 units |
| Average unit price | $1 million |
| Wing area | 43.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 21.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.2 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 326 km/h ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,711 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,050 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 559 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 29.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 325 km/h ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,936 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,842 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,348 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 298 kW ◉ |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Arava by Bob Adams from Amanzimtoti.
Photo of Do 128 by Mike Freer.