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  1. The Story Of The Rugged Dornier 228 Turboprop

    • The Dornier 228 was designed as a twin-engine turboprop capable of transporting up to 19 passengers or cargo. The plane offers STOL capabilities, allowing it to operate from unprepared, unpaved… See more

    Development

    In the late 1970s, the German aircraft manufacturer Dornier took on the challenge of designing a new high-technology turboprop aircraft that could be deployed in various role… See more

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    Service History

    The first definitive Dornier 228 fitted with the newly designed fuselage and tail structure flew for the … See more

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    The Dornier 228 Is Reborn

    In 2002, the Swiss-based aerospace company RUAG took over the production rights for the Donier 228 from Fairchild-Dornier. RUAG acquired the Dornier 228 type certific… See more

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    A Third Generation For The 228

    On September 30th, 2020, the European division of the US aerospace and defense giant General Atomics bought the Dornier 228NG production rights along with the production … See more

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  1. Dornier Do 228 - Specifications - Technical Data / …

    WEBThe Dornier Do 228 is a twin-engined STOL utility aircraft and regional airliner with a capacitiy of max. 19 passengers produced by the German manufacturer Dornier GmbH, today produced by RUAG Aerospace …

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    The Dornier 228 is a twin-engine utility aircraft designed and developed by Dornier GmbH of Germany. The turboprop powered aircraft features short takeoff and landing (STOL) capabilities and has a capacity of up to 19 passengers.
    The Dornier 228 is a twin-engine general purpose aircraft, capable of transporting up to 19 passengers or various cargoes. It is powered by a pair of Garrett TPE331 turboprop engines. The Dornier 228 is commonly classified as a Short Takeoff and Landing (STOL)-capable aircraft, being capable of operating from rough runways and in hot climates.
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    The Do-228 is a twin-engine, multirole light transport aircraft designed and developed jointly by Indian aircraft manufacturer HAL and RUAG Aerospace. RUAG carrying out the aircraft's final assembly, equipment installation and production compliance inspection in Germany. Image courtesy of the RUAG Group.
    The Dornier 228 features STOL capabilities and can carry up to 19 passengers, making it versatile for utility missions. RUAG acquired production rights for the Dornier 228NG in 2007, leading to modernized features like a glass cockpit and composite propellers.
  3. Dornier Do-228 · The Encyclopedia of Aircraft David C.

    WEB(Do-228-200) Two 533 kw (715 shp) Garrett AiResearch TPE 331-5-252D turboprops. Specifications: Wingspan: 16.97 (55 ft 7 in) Length: 16.56 m (54 ft 4 in) Height: 4.86 m (15 ft 9 in) Wing area: 32 m² (344.46 sq ft) Max …

  4. WEBApr 10, 2022 · The Do 228s currently in service are primarily for cargo since the small size of the plane allows for operations from all kinds of airports. Arcus Air and Businesswings in Germany both operate two …

  5. WEBAug 31, 2012 · The Do 228NG has a low-level top speed of 225kt (416km/h), a typical mission range of 1,300nm (2,400km), maximum take-off weight of 6,575kg (14,500lb), maximum landing weight of 6,400kg, …

  6. Aircraft – Dornier 228 - Northwest Airlines History Center

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