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C-101 Aviojet vs DHC-8 Dash 8

CASA C-101 Aviojet military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸 C-101 Aviojet
De Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash 8 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-8 Dash 8
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Specifications
C-101 Aviojet DHC-8 Dash 8
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer CASA De Havilland Canada
First flight 29 June 1977 20 June 1983
Year introduced 1980 1984
Number produced 166 units 1258 units
Average unit price $8 million $27 million
Wing area 20.0 m² 54.4 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 26.0 m
Height 4.3 m 7.5 m
Length 12.5 m 22.0 m
Maximum speed 770 km/h 451 km/h
Operational range 519 km 1,600 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,300 kg 15,649 kg
Empty weight 2,800 kg 14,787 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,588 kgf 2 x 1,342 kW
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Overview

The C-101 Aviojet and the DHC-8 Dash 8 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by CASA and De Havilland Canada respectively.

Top speed is 770 km/h for the C-101 Aviojet vs 451 km/h for the DHC-8 Dash 8. The C-101 Aviojet has an operational range of 519 km vs 1,600 km for the DHC-8 Dash 8. The C-101 Aviojet operates at altitudes up to 12,500 m compared to 9,144 m for the DHC-8 Dash 8. At 15,649 kg MTOW, the DHC-8 Dash 8 is 2.5x the C-101 Aviojet's 6,300 kg.

The C-101 Aviojet has been produced in 166 units vs 1,258 for the DHC-8 Dash 8. Unit cost is $8M for the C-101 Aviojet vs $27M for the DHC-8 Dash 8. The C-101 Aviojet first flew 6 years before the DHC-8 Dash 8 (1977 vs 1983).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-101 Aviojet or DHC-8 Dash 8?
The C-101 Aviojet is faster with a maximum speed of 770 km/h compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 451 km/h, a difference of 319 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-101 Aviojet or DHC-8 Dash 8?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a longer range at 1,600 km compared to the C-101 Aviojet's 519 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-101 Aviojet or DHC-8 Dash 8?
The C-101 Aviojet has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-101 Aviojet or DHC-8 Dash 8?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,649 kg compared to the C-101 Aviojet's 6,300 kg.
Which is larger, the C-101 Aviojet or DHC-8 Dash 8?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is longer at 22.0 meters compared to the C-101 Aviojet's 12.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-101 Aviojet or DHC-8 Dash 8?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is more expensive at approximately $27 million per unit compared to the C-101 Aviojet at $8.0 million.
Which entered service first, the C-101 Aviojet or DHC-8 Dash 8?
The C-101 Aviojet entered service first in 1980, 4 years before the DHC-8 Dash 8 which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-101 Aviojet or DHC-8 Dash 8?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,258 units compared to 166 units of the C-101 Aviojet.