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ATR-72 vs DHC-8 Dash 8

ATR-72 vs DHC-8 Dash 8 at a glance — top speed 565 vs 451 km/h, range 1,404 vs 1,600 km, max takeoff weight 22,500 vs 15,649 kg, built 1,000 vs 1,258 units.

ATR-72 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷🇮🇹 ATR-72
De Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash 8 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-8 Dash 8
Specifications
ATR-72 DHC-8 Dash 8
Origin country 🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer ATR De Havilland Canada
First flight 27 October 1988 20 June 1983
Year introduced 1989 1984
Number produced 1000 units 1258 units
Average unit price $26 million $27 million
Wing area 61.0 m² 54.4 m²
Wingspan 27.1 m 26.0 m
Height 7.7 m 7.5 m
Length 27.2 m 22.0 m
Maximum speed 565 km/h 451 km/h
Operational range 1,404 km 1,600 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 22,500 kg 15,649 kg
Empty weight 12,950 kg 14,787 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,051 kW 2 x 1,342 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ATR-72 or DHC-8 Dash 8?
The ATR-72 is faster with a maximum speed of 565 km/h compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 451 km/h, a difference of 114 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ATR-72 or DHC-8 Dash 8?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a longer range at 1,600 km compared to the ATR-72's 1,404 km.
Which can fly higher, the ATR-72 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-72's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the ATR-72 or DHC-8 Dash 8?
The ATR-72 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,500 kg compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 15,649 kg.
Which is larger, the ATR-72 or DHC-8 Dash 8?
The ATR-72 is longer at 27.2 meters compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 22.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the ATR-72 or DHC-8 Dash 8?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is more expensive at approximately $27 million per unit compared to the ATR-72 at $26 million.
Which entered service first, the ATR-72 or DHC-8 Dash 8?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 entered service first in 1984, 5 years before the ATR-72 which entered service in 1989.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ATR-72 or DHC-8 Dash 8?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,258 units compared to 1,000 units of the ATR-72.