Post by Robert on May 25, 2014 11:39:18 GMT -7
The type designation Dornier Do 28 comprises two different twin-engine STOL utility aircraft, manufactured by Dornier Flugzeugbau GmbH. Most of them served with the Luftwaffe and Marineflieger and other air forces around the world in the communications and utility role. The Do 28 series consists of the fundamentally different Do 28 A/B (1959) and Do 28 D Skyservant (1966).
A total of 121 Dornier Do 28D-2s were built between 1971 and 1974 at Oberpfaffenhofen for the Bundeswehr (German Federal Armed Forces) where they replaced aging Percival Pembrokes. They served until the introduction of the Dornier Do 228 in 1994, predominantly as a transportation and communications aircraft. The high noise levels and vibration in the cabin led to the type's replacement by the significantly quieter turboprop-powered Do 228. During the 20 years in German military service, only three aircraft were lost to accidents. (courtesy of Wikipedia)
This model was purchased built on eBay. When it arrived, it had a broken wing, rear stabilizer and antenna. They were easy fixes; along with a little extra detailing it makes a very nice example of the real aircraft.
A total of 121 Dornier Do 28D-2s were built between 1971 and 1974 at Oberpfaffenhofen for the Bundeswehr (German Federal Armed Forces) where they replaced aging Percival Pembrokes. They served until the introduction of the Dornier Do 228 in 1994, predominantly as a transportation and communications aircraft. The high noise levels and vibration in the cabin led to the type's replacement by the significantly quieter turboprop-powered Do 228. During the 20 years in German military service, only three aircraft were lost to accidents. (courtesy of Wikipedia)
This model was purchased built on eBay. When it arrived, it had a broken wing, rear stabilizer and antenna. They were easy fixes; along with a little extra detailing it makes a very nice example of the real aircraft.