Dornier 228
Dornier · Germany · first flew 1981 · airliner
The Dornier 228 is a high-wing twin-turboprop STOL utility and regional aircraft, noted for its advanced new-technology wing and rugged short-field performance.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × turboprop, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Squared-off fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- High wing with straight leading edge
- Squared-off fuselage
- STOL utility turboprop
Recognise it by the high straight wing with engines mounted on it, a notably squared-off fuselage cross-section, and a conventional tail.
Specifications
- The Dornier 228 has a length of 16.6 m (54 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 17 m (56 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 434 km/h (270 mph).
- Typical crew: 2 flight crew.
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History
First flown in 1981, the Do 228 combined a high straight wing using Dornier's TNT aerofoil with Garrett TPE331 engines and a boxy fuselage. Built in Germany and under licence in India, it has remained in low-rate production over a long career, with a New Generation version offered later.
Variants
The shorter 228-100/200 and longer 228-212 differed in fuselage length and weights, with the modern 228 NG bringing updated avionics and propellers. Maritime patrol and special-mission versions served numerous operators.
Where you'll see it
In the UK the Dornier 228 has flown short island and commuter hops and special-mission roles, suiting small eastern and regional UK airfields with short runways. Its STOL capability made it useful on thin routes and survey work around the British Isles.
Related aircraft
- Dornier 228-100
- Dornier 228-201
- Dornier Do 128
- Dornier 328
- BAe 146
- BAe 146 / Avro RJ
- BAe 146-100
- Boeing 767
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