Do 128 vs L-410

German utility aircraft, employed mainly for environmental research and maritime patrol during the late 20th century.
Picture of Do 128
Origin country πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ 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
Czech twin-engine short-range transport aircraft, deployed internationally since the 70s, used in both civil and military operations.
Picture of L-410
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ Czech Republic
Category Military Transport Aircrafts
Manufacturer Let
First flight 16 April 1969
Year of introduction 1970
Number produced 1200 units
Average unit price $-- million
Wing area 29.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 15.6 m β—‰
Height 3.9 m β—‰
Length 11.4 m β—‰
Maximum speed 325 km/h β—‰
Service ceiling 9,936 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,842 kg β—‰
Empty weight 2,348 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 298 kW β—‰
Wing area 35.2 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 19.5 m β—‰
Height 5.8 m β—‰
Length 14.5 m β—‰
Maximum speed 365 km/h β—‰
Service ceiling 7,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,800 kg β—‰
Empty weight 3,800 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 575 kW β—‰
3-view profile of L-410

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of Do 128 by Mike Freer. Photo of L-410 by Mottld.