Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander vs Dornier 228-212
The Do 228 (twin-turboprop commuter) and BN-2 Islander (twin-piston utility) compare a larger turboprop against a smaller, simpler piston utility twin.
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- 1996–1996
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Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander | Dornier 228-212 |
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| Price Range | — | — |
| Category | — | Multi Engine Turboprop |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 9 | 19 |
| Horsepower | 260 HP | 776 HP |
| Cruise Speed | 130 kts (241 km/h) | 200 kts (370 km/h) |
| Range | 755 nm (1,398 km) | 560 nm (1,037 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 13,200 ft (4,023 m) | 25,000 ft (7,620 m) |
| Max Gross Weight | — | 14,110 lbs (6,400 kg) |
| Useful Load | 2,500 lbs (1,134 kg) | 4,500 lbs (2,041 kg) |
| Fuel Burn | 28.0 GPH (106 L/h) | 90.0 GPH (341 L/h) |
| Engines | 2 x Piston | 2 x Turboprop |
Which Should You Buy: Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander or Dornier 228-212?
Bottom line: Choose the Islander for lower-cost, rugged short-field piston utility; choose the Do 228 for more capacity, turbine power and special-mission ability. Islander = simple/value; Do 228 = capacity/turbine.
Pick the BN-2 Islander if…
- Longer range — 755 nm vs 560 nm.
Pick the 228-212 if…
- More seats — 19 vs 9.
- Faster cruise — 200 kts vs 130 kts.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.