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Mudry CAP 232 vs DHC-8 Dash 8

Mudry CAP 232 vs DHC-8 Dash 8 at a glance — top speed 330 vs 451 km/h, range 360 vs 1,600 km, max takeoff weight 820 vs 15,649 kg.

Mudry CAP 232 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Mudry CAP 232
De Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash 8 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-8 Dash 8
Specifications
Mudry CAP 232 DHC-8 Dash 8
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Mudry De Havilland Canada
First flight -- 20 June 1983
Year introduced 1986 1984
Number produced N/A 1258 units
Average unit price -- $27 million
Wing area 9.9 m² 54.4 m²
Wingspan 8.1 m 26.0 m
Height 1.9 m 7.5 m
Length 6.8 m 22.0 m
Maximum speed 330 km/h 451 km/h
Operational range 360 km 1,600 km
Service ceiling -- m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 820 kg 15,649 kg
Empty weight 630 kg 14,787 kg
Total thrust 1 x 224 kW 2 x 1,342 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mudry CAP 232 or DHC-8 Dash 8?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is faster with a maximum speed of 451 km/h compared to the Mudry CAP 232's 330 km/h, a difference of 121 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mudry CAP 232 or DHC-8 Dash 8?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a longer range at 1,600 km compared to the Mudry CAP 232's 360 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mudry CAP 232 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 Mudry CAP 232's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mudry CAP 232 or DHC-8 Dash 8?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,649 kg compared to the Mudry CAP 232's 820 kg.
Which is larger, the Mudry CAP 232 or DHC-8 Dash 8?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is longer at 22.0 meters compared to the Mudry CAP 232's 6.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mudry CAP 232 or DHC-8 Dash 8?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 entered service first in 1984, 2 years before the Mudry CAP 232 which entered service in 1986.