Do 228 vs Skyvan
| German utility-transport aircraft, mainly used for regional air services and maritime surveillance since the 1980s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Military Transport Aircrafts |
| Manufacturer | Dornier |
| First flight | 28 March 1981 |
| Year of introduction | 1982 |
| Number produced | 370 units |
| Average unit price | $8 million |
| British utility aircraft, prominent during the mid-20th century, extensively utilized for freight, skydiving operations, and military purposes. | |
| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Military Transport Aircrafts |
| Manufacturer | Short |
| First flight | 17 January 1963 |
| Year of introduction | 1963 |
| Number produced | 149 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| 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 ◉ |
| Wing area | 35.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 19.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 325 km/h ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,858 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,670 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,331 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 533 kW ◉ |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Do 228 by Ministry of Defence of the Netherlands.