Dornier 228 is a twin-turboprop short take-off and landing utility aircraft manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
Alliance Air recently took delivery of the first Made in India Dornier 228 aircraft. This aircraft can carry up to 17 passengers and has an AC cabin that is capable of day and night operations. The light aircraft will facilitate connectivity in the northeastern states of India. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) had signed a lease agreement with Alliance Air for the supply of 2 Dornier 228 Aircraft in September 2021.
Dornier 228 is a twin-turboprop short take-off and landing utility aircraft which is manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Indian Coast Guard, Indian Air Force, and Indian Navy.
The Dornier 228 is a highly versatile multi-purpose light transport aircraft developed to meet requirements like utility and commuter transport, third-level services and air-taxi operations, coast guard duties, and maritime surveillance.
The aircraft can also be utilized for pollution prevention, troop transport, aerial survey, search and rescue, commuter transport, remote sensing applications, casualty evacuation, and cargo and logistics support.
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Its cockpit is designed to accommodate two crew members and is fitted with duplicate controls and the cabin can accommodate 17 passengers. The aircraft has a wingspan of 16.97 m, an overall length of 16.56 m, and an overall height of 4.86 m.
