PA-31 Navajo vs Do 128
| American light, twin-engined aircraft, used extensively for air taxi, flight training, and personal use during the late 20th century. |
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| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States
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| Category |
Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Piper |
| First flight |
30 September 1964 |
| Year of introduction |
1967 |
| Number produced |
3942 units
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| Average unit price |
$-- million
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| German utility aircraft, employed mainly for environmental research and maritime patrol during the late 20th century. |
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| Origin country |
🇩🇪 Germany
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| Category |
Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Dornier |
| First flight |
4 March 1980 |
| Year of introduction |
1994 |
| Number produced |
11 units
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| Average unit price |
$1 million
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| Wing area |
21.0 m²
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| Wingspan |
12.4 m
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| Height |
4.0 m
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| Length |
9.9 m
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| Maximum speed |
420 km/h
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| Service ceiling |
8,016 m
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| Max. takeoff weight |
2,948 kg
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| Empty weight |
1,783 kg
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| Total thrust |
2 x 231 kW
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| Wing area |
29.0 m²
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| Wingspan |
15.6 m
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| Height |
3.9 m
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| Length |
11.4 m
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| Maximum speed |
325 km/h
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| Service ceiling |
9,936 m
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| Max. takeoff weight |
3,842 kg
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| Empty weight |
2,348 kg
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| Total thrust |
2 x 298 kW
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Photo of Do 128 by Mike Freer.