Do 228 vs C-212 Aviocar
| German utility-transport aircraft, mainly used for regional air services and maritime surveillance since the 1980s. |
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| Origin country |
🇩🇪 Germany
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| Category |
Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Dornier |
| First flight |
28 March 1981 |
| Year of introduction |
1982 |
| Number produced |
370 units
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| Average unit price |
$8 million
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| Spanish light transport plane, renowned for its versatility, extensively used for surveillance, rescue, and paratrooping missions since the 1970s. |
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| Origin country |
🇪🇸 Spain
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| Category |
Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
CASA |
| First flight |
26 March 1971 |
| Year of introduction |
1974 |
| Number produced |
483 units
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| Average unit price |
$7 million
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| Wing area |
32.0 m²
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| Wingspan |
17.0 m
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| Height |
4.9 m
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| Length |
16.6 m
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| Maximum speed |
433 km/h
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| Service ceiling |
8,534 m
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| Max. takeoff weight |
6,400 kg
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| Empty weight |
3,739 kg
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| Total thrust |
2 x 578 kW
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| Wing area |
41.0 m²
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| Wingspan |
20.3 m
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| Height |
6.3 m
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| Length |
16.2 m
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| Maximum speed |
370 km/h
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| Service ceiling |
7,925 m
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| Max. takeoff weight |
7,700 kg
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| Empty weight |
3,780 kg
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| Total thrust |
2 x 671 kW
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Photo of Do 228 by Ministry of Defence of the Netherlands.