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Description of Dornier 228
Dornier 228: A versatile aircraft for passenger and freight transportThe Dornier 228 is a twin turboprop aircraft capable of carrying up to 16 passengers, with an excellent reputation for reliability and value for money. Able to take off from short runways, the Dornier 228 is a versatile aircraft well suited to transporting passengers or freight over short distances. Thanks to its ability to take off and land on short runways (from 620 meters), such as Saint Tropez La Môle, it is ideal for connections to secondary airports, islands or isolated areas. What’s more, its rectangular cabin offers maximum passenger comfort. The spacious cabin interior allows 16 passengers to travel in total comfort. At AEROAFFAIRES, our private aviation experts are available 24/7 to answer all your charter requests. Contact us on +33 (0) 1 44 09 91 82, or fill in our online quote form.
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Commercial features of Dornier 228
The Dornier 228 is a twin-engine turboprop designed to offer versatility, performance and profitability to private and commercial operators. Capable of accommodating up to 16 passengers, it features a spacious, optimized cabin, guaranteeing maximum comfort for short and regional flights. Its range of 1,800 km and cruising speed of 380 km/h make it a strategic choice for business flights, passenger transport, humanitarian missions and medical evacuations. Its low operating costs, combined with its proven robustness, make it a popular choice for regional airlines, governments and private operators looking for a reliable, cost-effective air transport solution. The Dornier 228’s large cargo door allows the loading of 5 pallets or 1,800 kg of freight. In passenger configuration, it can carry 16 standard baggage items.
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Technical specifications of Dornier 228
Aircraft
- Manufacturer DORNIER
- Model DORNIER 228
- Classification Turboprop Aircrafts
- Start of production 1981
Size
- Length 16,56 m
- Height 4,86 m
- Span 16,97 m
Useful information
- Pilots 2
- Flight crew No
- Seats 16
- Toilet yes
Cabin
- Interior Height 1,55 m
- Interior Width 1,35 m
- Interior length 6,3 m
Performance
- Motorization 2 Garrett TPE331-5 / TPE331-10
- Cruising speed 380 km/h
- Maximum speed 435 km/h
- Range 1 800 km
- Takeoff distance 620 m
- Landing distance 450 m
- Maximum flight altitude 3000 m
Price
- Hourly rates 9 800 €/hour
- Purchase Price 6 000 000 €
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Key Benefits of Dornier 228
The Dornier 228 offers several key advantages that make it a preferred choice for a variety of airborne missions.
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Operational versatility: Designed for passenger and freight transport, maritime surveillance missions, medical evacuations and humanitarian operations, it adapts to a multitude of needs.
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STOL (short take-off and landing) capability: Thanks to its design, it can operate on short, unprepared runways, offering greater flexibility to access remote areas or secondary airports.
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Cost-efficiency: Its low fuel consumption and low operating costs make it a cost-effective option for operators looking for an economical solution without compromising performance.
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Proven reliability: With 99% operational availability, the Dornier 228 ensures regular missions with minimal interruptions, guaranteeing exceptional reliability.
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Innovative design: Its supercritical wing generates high lift at low speeds, improving take-off and landing performance, while the use of composite materials reduces weight and increases overall efficiency.
These features make the Dornier 228 the aircraft of choice for operators requiring a reliable, versatile and economical aircraft for a variety of missions.
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Dornier 228: a little history
The Dornier 228 is manufactured by the German aircraft manufacturer Dornier. This aeronautical industry was founded by Claudius Dornier in 1922. Dornier manufactured numerous seaplane models, as well as military aircraft. Alongside the Dornier 328, the Dornier 228 also met the demand for passenger transport and short-haul cargo flights, and was produced from the 1980s onwards at a factory near Munich. A total of 270 aircraft were built at the time. This aircraft owes its nickname “the truck of the sky” to the fact that it is imposing, but requires only very short landing strips, and can be landed easily on a variety of terrains. The first orders for this aircraft were for a Norwegian airline. After the bankruptcy and demise of the Dornier company, the Swiss aerospace company RUAG took over the rights to machine the Dornier 228 model.
