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
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2 x Turboprop |
| Weight class | Small (S) |
| RECAT-EU category | F (Light) |
| Service ceiling | 31,000 ft (FL310) |
| Max climb rate | 2,000 fpm |
| Max descent rate | 1,500 fpm |
Speed envelope
Speeds are approximate true airspeed (TAS). At cruise altitude, the Mach number is the governing limit where shown.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum speed | 105 kts |
| Landing speed | 130 kts |
| Cruise speed | M0.50 (~340 kts TAS) |
| Maximum speed | M0.60 (~400 kts TAS) |
Runway requirements
Field lengths used in the simulation for takeoff/landing calculations.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Takeoff field length | 6,744 ft / 1.11 nm / 2,056 m |
| Landing field length | 6,137 ft / 1.01 nm / 1,871 m |
Equipment
| Capability | Status |
|---|---|
| ILS approaches | Yes |
| Fix navigation | Yes |
| SRS category | 3 |
| LAHSO category | 7 |
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.