Fairchild Dornier 328JET

The regional jet conversion built for faster short-haul operations.

Overview

Dornier GmbH Germany ICAO: J328 1999–2002 Active $12 million (2002)

The Fairchild Dornier 328JET is a jet-powered development of the Dornier 328 turboprop. Introduced in the late 1990s, it offered higher cruise speeds while retaining the original fuselage. The aircraft served regional airlines seeking improved block times.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
2 × Pratt And Whitney PW306B
Engine type
Turbofan
Thrust
2 × 6,050 lbf · 27 kN
Avionics
Honeywell Primus 2000
Wing tips
No winglets
Seats
34 economy · 32 business
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 6 in  ·  2.28 m
Wing span
68 ft 10 in  ·  20.98 m
Baggage volume
226 ft³  ·  6.4 m³
Gross weight
—
Empty weight
—
Max takeoff weight
33,500 lb  ·  15,200 kg
Max landing weight
31,100 lb  ·  14,100 kg
Max payload
7,500 lb  ·  3,400 kg
Fuel capacity
1,200 gal · 4,500 L · 3,600 kg (Jet A)
Max cruise speed
405 kt  ·  466 mph  ·  750 km/h
Maximum speed
—
Cruise speed
—
Approach speed
115 kt  ·  132 mph  ·  213 km/h
Range
2,001 nm  ·  2,300 mi  ·  3,710 km
Fuel burn
1.91 nm/gal  ·  0.93 km/L
Ceiling
35,000 ft  ·  10,700 m
Rate of climb
3,690 ft/min  ·  19 m/s
Takeoff distance
4,500 ft  ·  1,370 m
Landing distance
4,300 ft  ·  1,310 m
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ADAC Luftrettung -Fairchild Dornier 328-310 328JET ‘D-BADC’

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Operational Context

Fairchild Dornier 328JET — twin-engine regional jet

The 328JET first flew in 1998 and entered service in 1999. It retained the cabin cross-section of the turboprop 328 but incorporated rear-mounted turbofan engines. The modification allowed higher cruise speed and jet operational characteristics.

Powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW306 turbofan engines producing approximately 6,000 pounds of thrust (27 kN) each, the 328JET cruises at around 405 knots (750 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight is roughly 35,000 pounds (15,900 kg). Seating capacity typically ranges from 30 to 33 passengers.

The 328JET saw limited production due to financial challenges faced by the manufacturer. It remains in service with regional and special mission operators. The aircraft represents an effort to adapt a proven regional platform to jet propulsion.