Dornier 228-201
Dornier · Germany · first flew 1982 · transport aircraft
The Dornier 228-201 is the stretched 19-passenger variant of the Do 228 commuter turboprop, sharing the same distinctive TNT supercritical wing and square-section fuselage as the shorter -100 series. It offers improved passenger capacity for the same operating costs.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × turboprop, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Longer fuselage than Do 228-100 — 19-passenger capacity |
| T — Tail | T-tail |
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Spot it by:
- Longer fuselage than Do 228-100 — 19-passenger capacity
- Same distinctive TNT supercritical wing and square cross-section
- Twin Garrett TPE331 turboprops; stretched cabin with additional windows
Visually identical to the Do 228-100 but slightly longer; the extra fuselage section ahead of the wing gives a longer nose-to-wing distance. The square fuselage, TNT wing, T-tail, and twin turboprops remain the key identifiers.
Specifications
- The Dornier 228-201 has a length of 16.56 m (54 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 16.97 m (56 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 433 km/h (269 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The -200 series was certificated in 1982, extending the -100's fuselage by approximately 1.52 metres. The -201 designation denotes the updated engine and systems standard introduced progressively during the production run. HAL in India produced the aircraft under licence, and the current -212 NG (New Generation) continues production for utility, maritime patrol, and commuter roles.
Variants
Within the -200 series, the -201 introduced upgraded Garrett engines and avionics; the current -212 NG uses FADEC-equipped TPE331-10 engines and a modern glass cockpit.
Where you'll see it
Operates with regional airlines, military and coastguard units, and remote-area operators globally; the Indian Navy and Coast Guard are among the largest military operators.
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