Fairchild 328

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The Fairchild 328 is a twin-turboprop commuter airliner, produced by Fairchild. It first flew on December 6, 1991, and entered commercial service in October 1993. The 328's new fuselage allows for comfortable 3 abreast seating, with 4 abreast possible. This new fuselage combined with the Fairchild 228's supercritical wing give the 328 excellent cruise and climb capabilities.

Contents 1 Variants 2 Specifications 2.1 General characteristics (Do 328-110) 2.2 Performance

[edit] Variants

• 328-100 - Standard production Fairchild 328
• 328-110 - Standard Fairchild 328 with greater range and weights
• 328-120 - Fairchild 328 with improved STOL performance
• 328-130 - Fairchild 328 with progressive rudder authority reduction at higher airspeeds.

[edit] Specifications

[edit] General characteristics (Do 328-110)

• Wingspan: 20.98 m (68 ft 10 in)
• Length: 21.22 m (69 ft 7 in)
• Height: 7.24 m (23 ft 9 in)
• Wing area: 40.0 m² (431 ft²)
• Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney Canada PW119B 2,180 hp (1,625 kW) × 2
• Operating Empty Weight: 8,920 kg (19,670 lb)
• Maximum Take-Off Weight: 13,990 kg (30,840 lb)
• Maximum Landing Weight: 13,230 kg (29,170 lb)
• Maximum Passengers: 39 at four abreast

[edit] Performance

• Cruise speed: 620 km/h (335 kt, 385 mi/h)
• Range: 1,850 km (1,000 nm, 1,150 mi)

Comparable aircraft: de Havilland Canada DHC-8 - Embraer EMB 120

Designation sequence: Do 228 - Do 328 - Do 328Jet - Do 428Jet - Do 728