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Dornier 328

Dornier · D328

Dornier 328, a German regional turboprop. US Airways Express and several European regionals operated it.

A twin-engine turboprop in the small category that cruises at Mach 0.50. Is vulnerable to wake turbulence from heavier types.

2x TurbopropSmallRECAT FFL310 ceilingILS capable

Dornier 328

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Performance

ParameterValue
Engines2 x Turboprop
Weight classSmall (S)
RECAT-EU categoryF (Light)
Service ceiling31,000 ft (FL310)
Max climb rate2,000 fpm
Max descent rate1,500 fpm

Speed envelope

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

ParameterValue
Minimum speed105 kts
Landing speed130 kts
Cruise speedM0.50 (~340 kts TAS)
Maximum speedM0.60 (~400 kts TAS)

Runway requirements

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

ParameterValue
Takeoff field length6,744 ft / 1.11 nm / 2,056 m
Landing field length6,137 ft / 1.01 nm / 1,871 m

Equipment

CapabilityStatus
ILS approachesYes
Fix navigationYes
SRS category3
LAHSO category7

Where you'll see it

The Dornier 328 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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