Beechcraft Baron vs DHC-8 Dash 8
The Beechcraft Baron and the DHC-8 Dash 8 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Beechcraft and De Havilland Canada respectively. Top speed is 370 km/h for the Beechcraft Baron vs 451 km/h for the DHC-8 Dash 8. The Beechcraft Baron has an operational range of 1,745 km vs 1,600 km for the DHC-8 Dash 8. The DHC-8 Dash 8 operates at altitudes up to 9,144 m compared to 6,005 m for the Beechcraft Baron. At 15,649 kg MTOW, the DHC-8 Dash 8 is 6.8x the Beechcraft Baron's 2,313 kg. The Beechcraft Baron has been produced in 6,884 units vs 1,258 for the DHC-8 Dash 8. Unit cost is $1M for the Beechcraft Baron vs $27M for the DHC-8 Dash 8. The Beechcraft Baron first flew 23 years before the DHC-8 Dash 8 (1960 vs 1983).
| American light, twin-engined piston aircraft, utilized globally for business, personal, and flight training purposes since the mid-20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft |
| First flight | 29 February 1960 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 6884 units |
| Average unit price | $1 million |
| Canadian turboprop-powered regional airliner, widely adopted globally for short-haul commuter flights throughout the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇦 Canada |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | De Havilland Canada |
| First flight | 20 June 1983 |
| Year introduced | 1984 |
| Number produced | 1258 units |
| Average unit price | $27 million |
| Wing area | 18.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 9.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 370 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,745 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,005 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,313 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,432 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 194 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 54.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 26.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 22.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 451 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,600 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 9,144 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 15,649 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 14,787 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,342 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Beechcraft Baron or DHC-8 Dash 8?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is faster with a maximum speed of 451 km/h compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 370 km/h, a difference of 81 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Beechcraft Baron or DHC-8 Dash 8?
The Beechcraft Baron has a longer range at 1,745 km compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 1,600 km.
Which can fly higher, the Beechcraft Baron 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 Beechcraft Baron's 6,005 meters (19,701 ft).
Which is heavier, the Beechcraft Baron or DHC-8 Dash 8?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,649 kg compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 2,313 kg.
Which is larger, the Beechcraft Baron or DHC-8 Dash 8?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is longer at 22.0 meters compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 9.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Beechcraft Baron or DHC-8 Dash 8?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is more expensive at approximately $27 million per unit compared to the Beechcraft Baron at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Beechcraft Baron or DHC-8 Dash 8?
The Beechcraft Baron entered service first in 1961, 23 years before the DHC-8 Dash 8 which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Beechcraft Baron or DHC-8 Dash 8?
The Beechcraft Baron has been produced in greater numbers with 6,884 units compared to 1,258 units of the DHC-8 Dash 8.