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C-212 Aviocar vs DHC-7 Dash 7

C-212 Aviocar vs DHC-7 Dash 7 at a glance — top speed 370 vs 451 km/h, range 835 vs 1,280 km, max takeoff weight 7,700 vs 19,958 kg, built 483 vs 113 units.

CASA C-212 Aviocar military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸 C-212 AviocarFull specs
De Havilland Canada DHC-7 Dash 7 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-7 Dash 7Full specs
Specifications
C-212 Aviocar DHC-7 Dash 7
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer CASA De Havilland Canada
First flight 26 March 1971 27 March 1975
Year introduced 1974 1978
Number produced 483 units 113 units
Average unit price $7 million $15 million
Wing area 41.0 m² 80.0 m²
Wingspan 20.3 m 28.0 m
Height 6.3 m 8.0 m
Length 16.2 m 23.6 m
Maximum speed 370 km/h 451 km/h
Operational range 835 km 1,280 km
Service ceiling 7,925 m 6,401 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,700 kg 19,958 kg
Empty weight 3,780 kg 12,542 kg
Total thrust 2 x 671 kW 4 x 835 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-212 Aviocar or DHC-7 Dash 7?
The DHC-7 Dash 7 is faster with a maximum speed of 451 km/h compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 370 km/h, a difference of 81 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-212 Aviocar or DHC-7 Dash 7?
The DHC-7 Dash 7 has a longer range at 1,280 km compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 835 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-212 Aviocar or DHC-7 Dash 7?
The C-212 Aviocar has a higher service ceiling at 7,925 meters (26,000 ft) compared to the DHC-7 Dash 7's 6,401 meters (21,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-212 Aviocar or DHC-7 Dash 7?
The DHC-7 Dash 7 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,958 kg compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 7,700 kg.
Which is larger, the C-212 Aviocar or DHC-7 Dash 7?
The DHC-7 Dash 7 is longer at 23.6 meters compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 16.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-212 Aviocar or DHC-7 Dash 7?
The DHC-7 Dash 7 is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the C-212 Aviocar at $7.0 million.
Which entered service first, the C-212 Aviocar or DHC-7 Dash 7?
The C-212 Aviocar entered service first in 1974, 4 years before the DHC-7 Dash 7 which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-212 Aviocar or DHC-7 Dash 7?
The C-212 Aviocar has been produced in greater numbers with 483 units compared to 113 units of the DHC-7 Dash 7.