DORNIER-228

Origin: Germany
Type: Utility transport.
Accommodation: Two crew.
Weights: Empty - 2990 kg (6592 lbs.)
............MTOW - 5980 kg (13,183 lbs.)
Engine: Two Garrett TPE331-5-252D turboprops, each producing 533 shp
Speed: Max. cruising speed - 231 knots (266 mph; 428 km/h) at 3050 meters (10,000 feet).
Service Ceiling: 8535 meters (28,000 ft.)
Range: Maximum - 1081 miles (1740 km) with 15 passengers.
Capacity: 19 passengers or 2057 kg freight.
Avionics: Search Radar
Armament: None.
Self Defence: None.
Comments: The Do-228 performs light transport duties for the IAF and the Army. An estimated 41 aircraft are in IAF service and by 2001-02, more than 80 will have been delivered to seven operators in both civil and military guise. HAL is awaiting confirmation from the IAF for follow-on orders for an additional 18 aircraft which has become Dornier 228's biggest customer.