The 19 seater HAL – DO – 228 aircraft is a highly versatile 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.
| External Dimensions | Baggage Compartments |
|---|---|
| Wing span:16.97 m | Volume(m3)(Front): 0.89 |
| Overall length:16.56 m | Volume(m3)(AFT): 2.60 |
| Overall height:4.86 m | Max load (kg)(Front):120 |
| Max load (kg)(AFT): 210 |
| Cabin | Power Plant |
|---|---|
| Pax seats: 19 | Engine Model: Garrett TPE 331-5-252D |
| Length: 7.08 m | Take-off power: 2 x 715 SHP flat rated to ISA + 18oC |
| Width: 1.35 m | Propeller type: Hartzell four-bladed |
| Height: 1.55 m | Propeller diameter: 2.69 m |
| Cargo door: 1.60m x 1.34 m | Fuel capacity: 2850 ltrs (2250 kg) |
| Passenger door: 1.34m x 0.64 m | Fuel consumption: 213 kg/hr |
| Weights | Performance (short take-off and landing capabilities ) |
|---|---|
| Max. Take off Weight( Maritime role): 6400 kg | Max cruise speed: 428 km/hr |
| Max. Take off Weight( Commuter role): 6200 kg | Max range speed: 333 km/hr |
| Max Landing Weight : 6100 kg | Rate of climb: 9.7 m/s |
| Max Zero fuel Weight: 5590 kg |
Roles
- Maritime Surveillance
- Pollution Prevention
- Troop Transport
- Aerial Survey
- Search and Rescue
- Commuter Transport
- Calibration of airport NAV-COM Aids
- Remote Sensing Applications
- Causality Evacuation
- Executive Transport
- Cargo & Logistics Support