BN-2B Defender vs Do 128
British light-utility aircraft, notably deployed for surveillance, logistical operations, and transport duties in various global regions. | |
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Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
Category | Military Transport Aircrafts |
Manufacturer | Britten-Norman |
First flight | 12 June 1965 |
Year introduced | 1965 |
Number produced | 1280 units |
Average unit price | $2 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 introduced | 1994 |
Number produced | 11 units |
Average unit price | $1 million |
Wing area | 31.3 m² ◉ |
Wingspan | 16.2 m ◉ |
Height | 4.2 m ◉ |
Length | 11.1 m ◉ |
Maximum speed | 264 km/h ◉ |
Operational range | 1,400 km |
Service ceiling | 4,000 m ◉ |
Max. takeoff weight | 2,995 kg ◉ |
Empty weight | 1,825 kg ◉ |
Total thrust | 2 x 194 kW ◉ |
Wing area | 29.0 m² ◉ |
Wingspan | 15.6 m ◉ |
Height | 3.9 m ◉ |
Length | 11.4 m ◉ |
Maximum speed | 325 km/h ◉ |
Operational range | -- km |
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 Do 128 by Mike Freer.