Dornier Do 228

Turboprop twin engine • High Wing • Retractable gear

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Mission Profile

223
KTAS
Cruise Speed
19
Occupants
715
nm
Max Range
1264
lbs
Wet Payload

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About the Dornier Do 228

The Dornier 228 is the ultimate ‘Swiss Army Knife’ of the twin-turboprop world. Renowned for its extraordinary Short Takeoff and Landing (STOL) capabilities, it was designed with a unique supercritical wing (TNT - Tragflügel Neuer Technologie) that allows it to operate from short, unpaved, or high-altitude strips that would be impossible for other aircraft in its class. For the GA buyer or special missions operator, it offers unmatched versatility and a rugged, square-fuselage design optimized for cargo and utility.

Key Features for GA Buyers

  • STOL Performance: Can operate from runways as short as 2,500 ft at MTOW, making it a favorite for remote operations and island hopping.
  • Square Fuselage Design: The rectangular cabin cross-section maximizes usable space for cargo pallets or executive seating, providing more ‘shoulder room’ than oval-shaped competitors.
  • Large Cargo Door: Features a massive rear cargo door (standard on most variants) that allows for easy loading of bulky freight or medical stretchers.
  • Rugged Reliability: Designed for a 99% dispatch reliability, with a trailing-link landing gear that soaks up hits from unprepared surfaces.

Trade-offs

  • Unpressurized: Unlike its successor (the 328), the 228 is unpressurized. This limits its comfortable cruise altitude to 10,000–12,000 ft, though its service ceiling is much higher.
  • Noise Profile: The Garrett TPE331 engines are famously high-pitched and loud, both on the ramp and in the cabin, though 5-bladed composite props on the ‘NG’ models help significantly.
  • Speed: While fast for a utility aircraft, its 223-knot cruise is slower than dedicated executive turboprops like the Beechcraft King Air.

Technical Specifications

Dimensions & Weights

Wingspan 55.7 ft
Height
15.9 ft
Length
54.3 ft
Parking area (ft2)
3896.01 ft2
Max Takeoff Weight
14,110 lbs
Max Landing Weight
13,448 lbs
Useful Load
5,512 lbs
Fuel Capacity
634 gal

Performance

Cruise Speed
223 KTAS
Never-Exceed (Vne)
253 KIAS
Max Structural Cruise (Vno)
223 KIAS
Approach Speed
75 KIAS
Stall, Clean (Vs1)
80 KIAS
Range
715 NM
Service Ceiling
28,000 ft
Rate of Climb
1570 fpm
Takeoff over 50 ft obstacle
2,600 ft
Landing ground roll
1,480 ft

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