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 Aircrafts |
| Manufacturer | De Havilland Canada |
| First flight | 27 March 1975 |
| Year introduced | 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. | |
|
|
| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Military Transport Aircrafts |
| Manufacturer | Dornier |
| First flight | 28 March 1981 |
| Year introduced | 1982 |
| Number produced | 370 units |
| Average unit price | $8 million |
| Wing area | 80.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 28.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 8.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 23.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 451 km/h ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,401 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 19,958 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 12,542 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 835 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 32.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 17.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 16.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 433 km/h ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 8,534 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,400 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,739 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 578 kW ◉ |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Do 228 by Ministry of Defence of the Netherlands.