Dornier 328

The regional airliner built for speed and passenger comfort.

Overview

Dornier GmbH Germany ICAO: D328 1993–2007 Active $7 million

The Dornier 328 is a twin-engine regional airliner designed to provide improved comfort and performance compared with earlier turboprops. Developed in Germany, it entered service in the early 1990s. The aircraft was offered in both turboprop and later jet variants.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
2 × Pratt And Whitney PW 119B
Engine type
Turboprop
Power
2 × 2,180 shp · 1,626 kW
Avionics
Honeywell PRIMUS 2000
Wing tips
No winglets
Seats
33 economy · 30 business · 14 first
Crew
—
Cabin width
7 ft 3 in  ·  2.20 m
Cabin height
6 ft 3 in  ·  1.90 m
Cabin length
33 ft 10 in  ·  10.32 m
Exterior length
69 ft 10 in  ·  21.28 m
Tail height
23 ft 2 in  ·  7.05 m
Fuselage diameter
7 ft 7 in  ·  2.30 m
Wing span
68 ft 10 in  ·  20.98 m
Baggage volume
226 ft³  ·  6.4 m³
Gross weight
—
Empty weight
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Max takeoff weight
30,800 lb  ·  14,000 kg
Max landing weight
29,200 lb  ·  13,200 kg
Max payload
8,250 lb  ·  3,750 kg
Fuel capacity
1,130 gal · 4,300 L · 3,400 kg (Jet A)
Max cruise speed
335 kt  ·  386 mph  ·  620 km/h
Maximum speed
—
Cruise speed
—
Approach speed
110 kt  ·  127 mph  ·  204 km/h
Range
1,000 nm  ·  1,150 mi  ·  1,850 km
Fuel burn
0.88 nm/gal  ·  0.43 km/L
Ceiling
31,000 ft  ·  9,400 m
Rate of climb
3,690 ft/min  ·  19 m/s
Takeoff distance
3,550 ft  ·  1,090 m
Landing distance
3,850 ft  ·  1,170 m
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Operational Context

Dornier 328 — twin-engine regional airliner

The Dornier 328 first flew in 1991 and entered service in 1993. The turboprop version featured a spacious cabin cross-section and advanced avionics for its class. Its straight wing and modern systems were intended to deliver strong cruise performance.

Powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW119 turboprop engines producing approximately 2,180 shaft horsepower each, the 328 cruises at around 335 knots (620 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight is roughly 31,000 pounds (14,000 kg). Seating capacity typically ranges from 30 to 33 passengers.

Although sales were modest, the 328 earned a reputation for speed and passenger comfort. Production ended in the early 2000s after corporate restructuring. The aircraft continues to serve in regional and special mission roles.