Aviation

First civilian version of Dornier 228 : Features , Seats, Range and Speed

In this article we going to check out Indian Built Aircraft Dornier 228 which is displayed at Wings India. The aircraft built under production license of Dornier company.

It is 19 seater aircraft is a highly versatile and 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.

HAL has built 150 aircraft in its plant and now they are in service of in Indian Air force. In very shortly this aircraft may also join Indian commercial passengers service.

We saw airplanes up close during our visit to Wings India, and they are definitely up to the standard in terms of quality. Although the cockpit is basic and rather congested, the aircraft can nevertheless be flown with these attributes. Seats are arranged in a single aisle layout of one by one.

We gathered a few technical data regarding the aircraft, which will be flown by Indian air force crews and maintained by the Kanpur branch of HAL.

Alliance air Will induct two Made in India Dornier 228 aircraft to focus North East routes.

Alliance Air, which is Air India’s regional arm, signed a memorandum of understanding with plane manufacturer Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to dry lease the 19-seater planes.

The 19-seater non-pressurized Dornier 228 has a lavatory with an air-conditioned cabin capable of day & night operations. The light transport aircraft will facilitate regional connectivity and cater to solve the challenges of connecting hinterland areas of the country

JM Exclusive tour onboard the EMBRAER E195-E2 Demonstrator.

It has two crew members and can accommodate up to 19 passengers. This aircraft has a length of 54.4 feet, a wingspan of 55.8 feet, and a wing area of 340 square feet. Empty weight is around 3,900 kg, with a maximum take-off weight of 6,575 kg and a fuel capacity of 1,885 kg.

Capacity: 19 pax
Length: 16.56 m (54 ft 4 in)
Wingspan: 16.97 m (55 ft 8 in)
Height: 4.86 m (15 ft 11 in)
Wing area: 32 m² (340 sq ft)
Airfoil: Do A-5
Empty weight: 3,900 kg (8,598 lb)
Max takeoff weight: 6,575 kg (14,495 lb)
Fuel capacity: 1,885 kg (4,156 lb)
Power plant: 2 × Honeywell TPE331-10 turboprop, 579 kW (776 shp) each
Propellers: 5-bladed MT-Propeller, 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in) diameter fully-feathering constant-speed propellers.

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Performance

Cruise speed: 413 km/h (257 mph, 223 kn)
Stall speed: 137 km/h (85 mph, 74 kn)
Range: 396 km (246 mi, 214 nmi) with 1,960 kg (4,321 lb) payload
Ferry range: 2,363 km (1,468 mi, 1,276 nmi) with 547 kg (1,206 lb) payload
Endurance: 10 hours
Service ceiling: 7,620 m (25,000 ft)
Fuel consumption: 0.945 kg/km (3.35 lb/mi) at 413 km/h (257 mph; 223 kn) IAS
Take-off run: 792 m (2,600 ft) (MTOW, ISA, SL)
Landing run: 451 m (1,480 ft) (MLW, ISA, SL)

Embraer displays cutting-edge E195-E2 at wings India

This aircraft is powered by two Honeywell TPE 331 turboprop engines, each with a power output of up to 579 kilowatts. It features a five-bladed MT propeller with a diameter of 8.2 feet.

Let’s talk about cruise speed. It has a top speed of 413 kilometers per hour and a stall speed of 137 kilometers per hour. It has a range of up to 396 kilometers and a payload of 1,960 kg. It has a flying time of up to 10 hours. It has up to 25,000 feet of service celling. At 413 km/h, it burns 0.945 kg of gasoline per kilometer.

This aircraft would cost around 50 corers in Indian rupees which is US$ 7.6 million

Aviation

Egypt has signed an agreement with China to purchase J-10C fighter jets

Egypt has become the second country, after Pakistan, to order China’s Chengdu J-10C “Vigorous Dragon” fighter jets, marking a significant shift in its military strategy.

The announcement, made during the inaugural Egypt International Air Show from September 3 to 5 at El Alamein International Airport, reveals Egypt’s intent to replace its aging fleet of U.S. F-16s.

The J-10C, a highly capable 4.5-generation multi-role fighter jet, was showcased by China for the first time on African soil during the air show. It features advanced air-to-air and air-to-ground weaponry, making it a formidable alternative to Egypt’s current fleet.

Known for its air superiority missions, the J-10C has often been compared to the American F-16, which has been the backbone of the Egyptian Air Force since the 1980s.

However, with Egypt’s F-16s now considered outdated against modern air defense systems, the decision to transition to the Chinese fighters underscores a major upgrade in Egypt’s combat capabilities.

This move not only signals Egypt’s intent to reduce its reliance on U.S. defense systems but also reflects a broader shift in its international alliances.

Despite a long-standing defense relationship with the U.S., evidenced by a recent acquisition of C-130J Hercules transport aircraft through the U.S. Foreign Military Sales program, Egypt is clearly looking eastward.

The decision comes amid growing concerns over U.S. policies in the Middle East, including its stance on Israeli operations in Gaza, which may have influenced Cairo’s pivot to Chinese military technology.

China’s increasing presence in the Middle East and North Africa is bolstered by such deals, as Beijing continues to expand its influence through military cooperation and economic partnerships, particularly in energy imports.

The Egypt International Air Show provided a platform for showcasing this growing military-industrial relationship.