DHC-7 Dash 7 vs Do 228

Canadian regional airliner, dominant in the 1980s, known for its STOL capabilities and extensive usage in challenging terrains.
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada
First flight 27 March 1975
Year of introduction 1978
Number produced 113 units
Average unit price $15 million
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 of introduction 1982
Number produced 370 units
Average unit price $8 million
Wing area 80.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 28.0 m â—‰
Height 8.0 m â—‰
Length 23.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed 451 km/h â—‰
Service ceiling 6,401 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 19,958 kg â—‰
Empty weight 12,542 kg â—‰
Total thrust 4 x 835 kW â—‰
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—‰
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—‰

Performance Radar Chart

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