Aircraft Type
Fairchild Dornier 328JET “328 Regional Jet”
The Fairchild Dornier 328JET is a compact regional jet designed for short to medium-haul routes, offering efficient and comfortable transportation for smaller passenger groups with its innovative turbofan design.
Representing an innovative approach to regional jet design with its compact size and advanced turboprop-to-jet conversion of the successful Dornier 328 turboprop aircraft
The 328JET was one of the earliest attempts to convert a successful turboprop design into a jet-powered regional aircraft, showcasing German engineering adaptability
Cabin Environment
How the Fairchild Dornier 328JET affects jetlag recovery
Technical Specifications
Dimensions
20.7 m
Length
16.5 m
Wingspan
6.3 m
Height
Performance
1,665 km
Range
520 km/h
Cruise Speed
2× Pratt & Whitney Canada PW306B1
Engines
Dornier Family
Related aircraft variants
How It Compares
vs. Embraer ERJ-135
✓Lower noise level at 72 dB compared to typical regional jets
✗Smaller passenger capacity (33 vs 37 passengers)
vs. Bombardier CRJ-200
✓Potentially more modern design with newer technology
✗Shorter range of 1665 km compared to some competitors
vs. Saab 340
✓More modern jet design compared to the turboprop Saab 340
✗Slightly smaller passenger capacity