Aircraft Type
Fairchild Dornier Do.328 “The Regional Workhorse”
The Fairchild Dornier Do.328 is a versatile regional turboprop aircraft designed for short-haul routes, offering exceptional performance and efficiency for smaller regional airlines and commuter services.
IATAD38ICAOD328ManufacturerDornierRange1,850 kmStatusIn Production
Pioneering advanced turboprop design that provided superior comfort and performance for regional air travel in the 1990s and early 2000s
Despite its promising design, production of the Do.328 was discontinued after Fairchild Dornier went bankrupt in 2002, making it a rare and unique regional aircraft in aviation history
Cabin Environment
How the Fairchild Dornier Do.328 affects jetlag recovery
Technical Specifications
Dimensions
21.05 m
Length
16.24 m
Wingspan
6.33 m
Height
Performance
1,850 km
Range
560 km/h
Cruise Speed
2× Pratt & Whitney Canada PW119B turboprop
Engines
Dornier Family
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How It Compares
vs. Bombardier Dash 8 Q400
✓Slightly shorter range, but potentially more fuel-efficient for shorter routes
✗Lower passenger capacity and less advanced turboprop technology
vs. ATR 72-600
✓Modern design with good regional connectivity
✗Comparable range, but potentially lower operational costs for ATR
vs. Saab 340
✓More recent design with potentially better performance
✗Older aircraft with potentially higher maintenance costs