Do 228 vs Metroliner
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 introduced | 1982 |
Number produced | 370 units |
Average unit price | $8 million |
American-built regional airliner, notable for its use in commercial, cargo and military services during the late 20th century. | |
Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
Category | Military Transport Aircrafts |
Manufacturer | Fairchild Swearingen |
First flight | 26 August 1969 |
Year introduced | 1972 |
Number produced | 600 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 | -- m² |
Wingspan | 14.1 m ◉ |
Height | 5.1 m ◉ |
Length | 12.9 m ◉ |
Maximum speed | 533 km/h ◉ |
Service ceiling | 9,449 m ◉ |
Max. takeoff weight | 6,350 kg ◉ |
Empty weight | -- kg |
Total thrust | 2 x 1,044 kW ◉ |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Do 228 by Ministry of Defence of the Netherlands.