Dornier 328
The Dornier 328 is a pressurised regional turboprop, designed to offer a smoother, more comfortable ride at higher altitudes than many unpressurised turboprops of similar size. A later jet-powered version, the 328JET, replaced its propellers with small turbofans, turning it into one of the smallest regional jets ever put into service. Its six-abreast-adjacent, relatively wide cabin for its size gave passengers more comfort than many rival regional aircraft. Production has changed hands several times over the decades, with efforts ongoing to modernise and relaunch the design.
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The Dornier 328 is a pressurised regional turboprop, offering a smoother, higher-altitude ride than most unpressurised turboprops of similar size.
Specifications
| Length | 21.3 m (70 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Height | 7.2 m (24 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 33 |
| Persons on board | 30-34 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 13.6 t |
| Range | 1,000 NM (1,852 km) |
| Maximum speed | 300 kt (556 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 31,000 ft (9,449 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 28,000 ft (8,534 m) |
| Rate of climb | 2,060 ft/min (10.5 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 1,367 m (4,485 ft) |
| Landing distance | 1,010 m (3,314 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 4,000 l |
| Engines | 2x PW119B |
| Units built | 217 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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