Dornier 228 Aircraft

Dornier 228 Aircraft Latest News

Recently, the Defence Ministry has signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Transport Aircraft Division, Kanpur, for the acquisition of eight Dornier 228 Aircraft.

About Dornier 228 Aircraft

• It is a highly versatile multi-purpose light transport aircraft.
• It has been developed specifically to meet the manifold requirements of utility and commuter transport, third level services and air-taxi operations, coast guard duties and maritime surveillance.
• Manufacturing: In 1983, Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) bought a production licence and two years later commenced aircraft manufacture in India.

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Features of Dornier 228 Aircraft

• It is powered by a pair of Garrett TPE331 turboprop engines and has a supercritical wing that generates large amounts of lift at slow speeds.
• It is a twin-turboprop aircraft known for its reliable performance and short takeoff and landing (STOL) capabilities. 
• The STOL capabilities allows it to operate from unprepared, unpaved, and grass surfaces and specialize in hot and high environments.
• It has the unique design of the TNT wing, capable of generating large amounts of lift at slow speeds.
• The Dornier 228 is typically promoted for its versatility, low operational costs, and high levels of dispatch reliability.

Source: ET