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AT-3 Tsu Chiang vs DHC-8 Dash 8

AIDC AT-3 Tsu Chiang military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇼 AT-3 Tsu Chiang
De Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash 8 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-8 Dash 8
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Specifications
AT-3 Tsu Chiang DHC-8 Dash 8
Origin country 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer AIDC De Havilland Canada
First flight 16 September 1980 20 June 1983
Year introduced 1984 1984
Number produced 62 units 1258 units
Average unit price $4 million $27 million
Wing area 21.9 m² 54.4 m²
Wingspan 10.5 m 26.0 m
Height 4.4 m 7.5 m
Length 12.9 m 22.0 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h 451 km/h
Operational range 2,280 km 1,600 km
Service ceiling 14,650 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,940 kg 15,649 kg
Empty weight 3,856 kg 14,787 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,588 kgf 2 x 1,342 kW
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Overview

The AT-3 Tsu Chiang and the DHC-8 Dash 8 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by AIDC and De Havilland Canada respectively.

The AT-3 Tsu Chiang reaches 904 km/h — 2.0:1 the DHC-8 Dash 8's 451 km/h. The AT-3 Tsu Chiang has an operational range of 2,280 km vs 1,600 km for the DHC-8 Dash 8. The AT-3 Tsu Chiang operates at altitudes up to 14,650 m compared to 9,144 m for the DHC-8 Dash 8.

The AT-3 Tsu Chiang has been produced in 62 units vs 1,258 for the DHC-8 Dash 8. Unit cost is $4M for the AT-3 Tsu Chiang vs $27M for the DHC-8 Dash 8. The AT-3 Tsu Chiang first flew 3 years before the DHC-8 Dash 8 (1980 vs 1983).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or DHC-8 Dash 8?
The AT-3 Tsu Chiang is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 451 km/h, a difference of 453 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or DHC-8 Dash 8?
The AT-3 Tsu Chiang has a longer range at 2,280 km compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 1,600 km.
Which can fly higher, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or DHC-8 Dash 8?
The AT-3 Tsu Chiang has a higher service ceiling at 14,650 meters (48,064 ft) compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or DHC-8 Dash 8?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,649 kg compared to the AT-3 Tsu Chiang's 7,940 kg.
Which is larger, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or DHC-8 Dash 8?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is longer at 22.0 meters compared to the AT-3 Tsu Chiang's 12.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or DHC-8 Dash 8?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is more expensive at approximately $27 million per unit compared to the AT-3 Tsu Chiang at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or DHC-8 Dash 8?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 entered service first in 1984, 0 years before the AT-3 Tsu Chiang which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or DHC-8 Dash 8?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,258 units compared to 62 units of the AT-3 Tsu Chiang.