Functional versatility with low operating costs makes HAL Do-228 adaptable for a wide variety of roles including Commuter, Air Taxi, Utility, Corporate, Aircrew Training, Maritime Surveillance, Search & Rescue and for Observation & Communication duties.
Garrett turbo prop engines, avionics and accessories that go into the aircraft are also manufactured at HAL Divisions.
This highly fuel efficient, rugged, reliable, twin turbo-prop aircraft combines well proven features with advanced technologies in design and production and has been developed specifically to meet the manifold requirements of a variety of roles for various military, para-military and civil operators.
New Aerodynamic profile and special wing shape employed in HAL-Dornier-228 provide for better take-off, climb and cruise performance and result in fuel savings of upto 20% over conventional wing design.
The aircraft, originally designed, developed and manufactured by M/s Dornier GmbH, Germany is presently manufactured only by HAL. Owing to its satisfying relationship with M/s Dornier established over more than a decade, HAL now has world-wide right for marketing of HAL-Dornier-228 and can extend logistics / spares support throughout the operating life of aircraft.
The Garrett TPE-331-5-252D Engines, Landing Gears and many of the instruments and avionics of the HAL- Dornier-228 aircraft are also manufactured in-house at different facilities of HAL.
Full fledged facilities for repair, maintenance and overhaul of this aircraft, its engines and large number of rotables are available within HAL, enabling it to provide single-source Product Support for the complete aircraft.
HAL has established a large customer base for HAL-Dornier-228 and has been supporting Regional Air Services, Defence Forces -Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force and other customers on regular basis. Through continuous modernisation / updation programs, HAL has developed the capability to provide tailor-made solutions to the customer's requirements.
