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BAe 146 vs DHC-7 Dash 7

BAe 146 vs DHC-7 Dash 7 at a glance — top speed 789 vs 451 km/h, range 3,650 vs 1,280 km, max takeoff weight 42,184 vs 19,958 kg, built 387 vs 113 units.

BAe 146 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 BAe 146
De Havilland Canada DHC-7 Dash 7 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-7 Dash 7
Specifications
BAe 146 DHC-7 Dash 7
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace De Havilland Canada
First flight 3 September 1981 27 March 1975
Year introduced 1983 1978
Number produced 387 units 113 units
Average unit price -- $15 million
Wing area 77.3 m² 80.0 m²
Wingspan 26.3 m 28.0 m
Height 8.6 m 8.0 m
Length 28.6 m 23.6 m
Maximum speed 789 km/h 451 km/h
Operational range 3,650 km 1,280 km
Service ceiling 10,668 m 6,401 m
Max. takeoff weight 42,184 kg 19,958 kg
Empty weight 24,600 kg 12,542 kg
Total thrust 4 x 31 kN 4 x 835 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BAe 146 or DHC-7 Dash 7?
The BAe 146 is faster with a maximum speed of 789 km/h compared to the DHC-7 Dash 7's 451 km/h, a difference of 338 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BAe 146 or DHC-7 Dash 7?
The BAe 146 has a longer range at 3,650 km compared to the DHC-7 Dash 7's 1,280 km.
Which can fly higher, the BAe 146 or DHC-7 Dash 7?
The BAe 146 has a higher service ceiling at 10,668 meters (35,000 ft) compared to the DHC-7 Dash 7's 6,401 meters (21,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the BAe 146 or DHC-7 Dash 7?
The BAe 146 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 42,184 kg compared to the DHC-7 Dash 7's 19,958 kg.
Which is larger, the BAe 146 or DHC-7 Dash 7?
The BAe 146 is longer at 28.6 meters compared to the DHC-7 Dash 7's 23.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the BAe 146 or DHC-7 Dash 7?
The DHC-7 Dash 7 entered service first in 1978, 5 years before the BAe 146 which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BAe 146 or DHC-7 Dash 7?
The BAe 146 has been produced in greater numbers with 387 units compared to 113 units of the DHC-7 Dash 7.