Beechcraft Baron vs DHC-8 Dash 8

Overview

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).

Beechcraft Baron

American light, twin-engined piston aircraft, utilized globally for business, personal, and flight training purposes since the mid-20th century.
Beechcraft Beechcraft Baron Training profile drawing
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
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DHC-8 Dash 8

Canadian turboprop-powered regional airliner, widely adopted globally for short-haul commuter flights throughout the late 20th century.
De Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash 8 Training profile drawing
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
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Beechcraft Baron

Wing area 18.5 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.3 m ◉
Height 3.0 m ◉
Length 9.0 m ◉
Maximum speed 370 km/h ◉
Operational range 1,745 km ◉
Service ceiling 6,005 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 2,313 kg ◉
Empty weight 1,432 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 97 kW ◉

DHC-8 Dash 8

Wing area 54.4 m² ◉
Wingspan 26.0 m ◉
Height 7.5 m ◉
Length 22.0 m ◉
Maximum speed 451 km/h ◉
Operational range 1,600 km ◉
Service ceiling 9,144 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 15,649 kg ◉
Empty weight 14,787 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 671 kW ◉

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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.

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