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ATR-42 vs DHC-8 Dash 8

ATR-42 vs DHC-8 Dash 8 at a glance — top speed 556 vs 451 km/h, range 1,326 vs 1,600 km, max takeoff weight 18,600 vs 15,649 kg, built 497 vs 1,258 units.

ATR-42 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷🇮🇹 ATR-42
De Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash 8 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-8 Dash 8
Specifications
ATR-42 DHC-8 Dash 8
Origin country 🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer ATR De Havilland Canada
First flight 16 August 1984 20 June 1983
Year introduced 1985 1984
Number produced 497 units 1258 units
Average unit price $20 million $27 million
Wing area 54.5 m² 54.4 m²
Wingspan 24.6 m 26.0 m
Height 7.6 m 7.5 m
Length 22.7 m 22.0 m
Maximum speed 556 km/h 451 km/h
Operational range 1,326 km 1,600 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 18,600 kg 15,649 kg
Empty weight 11,250 kg 14,787 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,790 kW 2 x 1,342 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ATR-42 or DHC-8 Dash 8?
The ATR-42 is faster with a maximum speed of 556 km/h compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 451 km/h, a difference of 105 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ATR-42 or DHC-8 Dash 8?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a longer range at 1,600 km compared to the ATR-42's 1,326 km.
Which can fly higher, the ATR-42 or DHC-8 Dash 8?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the ATR-42's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the ATR-42 or DHC-8 Dash 8?
The ATR-42 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 18,600 kg compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 15,649 kg.
Which is larger, the ATR-42 or DHC-8 Dash 8?
The ATR-42 is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 22.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the ATR-42 or DHC-8 Dash 8?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is more expensive at approximately $27 million per unit compared to the ATR-42 at $20 million.
Which entered service first, the ATR-42 or DHC-8 Dash 8?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 entered service first in 1984, 1 years before the ATR-42 which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ATR-42 or DHC-8 Dash 8?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,258 units compared to 497 units of the ATR-42.