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Dornier 228

Dornier · D228

Turboprop twin certified to FL280. Cruises at about 210 kts, on the slower end of the traffic mix. Is vulnerable to wake turbulence from heavier types.

2x TurbopropSmallRECAT FFL280 ceilingILS capable

Dornier 228

Photo: Michel Gilliand · GFDL 1.2 · Wikimedia Commons

Performance

ParameterValue
Engines2 x Turboprop
Weight classSmall (S)
RECAT-EU categoryF (Light)
Service ceiling28,000 ft (FL280)
Max climb rate1,500 fpm
Max descent rate800 fpm

Speed envelope

Speeds are approximate true airspeed (TAS). At cruise altitude, the Mach number is the governing limit where shown.

ParameterValue
Minimum speed70 kts
Landing speed85 kts
Cruise speed~210 kts TAS
Maximum speed~237 kts TAS

Runway requirements

Field lengths used in the simulation for takeoff/landing calculations.

ParameterValue
Takeoff field length4,253 ft / 0.70 nm / 1,296 m
Landing field length2,734 ft / 0.45 nm / 833 m

Equipment

CapabilityStatus
ILS approachesYes
Fix navigationYes
SRS category3
LAHSO category2

Where you'll see it

The Dornier 228 is a regional turboprop used on short-haul passenger services. Common at smaller airports and on feeder routes into major hubs.


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