Dornier 328 Series

Turboprop • twin engine • High Wing • Retractable gear

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Mission Profile

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High-Performance
Complex
High-Altitude
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Instrument

335

KTAS

Cruise Speed

Occupants

1000

Max Range

7556

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About the Dornier 328 Series

The Dornier 328 Turboprop is a high-speed, 30-seat regional airliner that bridges the gap between traditional prop efficiency and jet-like performance. Designed with a supercritical wing and a streamlined fuselage, it is famously one of the fastest turboprops in its class, often referred to as a ‘jet with props.’ For GA brokers and corporate buyers, it represents a high-capacity executive shuttle or a rugged special-missions platform.

Key Features for GA Buyers

Speed and Efficiency: Cruising at 335 knots, it significantly outperforms typical regional props like the ATR 42 or Dash 8 in speed while maintaining lower fuel burns than regional jets.
Cabin Experience: Features a ‘stand-up’ cabin (6‘2”) and 3-abreast seating, offering more shoulder room and a more ‘airliner’ feel than smaller corporate turboprops.
Short-Field Capability: Excellent performance on shorter runways, making it viable for regional airports that cannot accommodate larger jets.
Modern Avionics: Most are equipped with Honeywell Primus 2000 digital glass cockpits, providing high reliability and situational awareness.

Trade-offs

Wing Configuration: Despite the initial JSON data, this is a High Wing aircraft. While this provides great ground clearance for unpaved strips, it results in a narrower landing gear track (housed in fuselage sponsons) which requires more attention during crosswind landings.
Operating Cost: While fuel-efficient for its size, maintenance on the specialized Dornier airframe and P&WC PW119 engines can be higher than more common regional platforms.
Market Rarity: With only ~217 turboprops built, parts sourcing and specialized mechanic availability may require more effort than with more ubiquitous models.

Technical Specifications

Dimensions & Weights

Length: 69.67 ft
Parking area (ft²): 5884.0 ft²

Max Takeoff Weight: 30,842 lbs
Max Landing Weight: 29,167 lbs
Useful Load: 14,638 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 1057 gal

Performance

Cruise Speed: 335 KTAS
Never-Exceed (Vne): 335 KIAS
Max Structural Cruise (Vno): 320 KIAS
Approach Speed: 115 KIAS
Stall, Clean (Vs1): 85 KIAS
Range: 1000 NM
Service Ceiling: 31,100 ft
Rate of Climb: 2600 fpm
Takeoff over 50 ft obstacle: 3,576 ft
Landing ground roll: 3,838 ft

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