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Alarus CH2000 vs DHC-8 Dash 8

Alarus CH2000 vs DHC-8 Dash 8 at a glance — top speed 265 vs 451 km/h, range 900 vs 1,600 km, max takeoff weight 767 vs 15,649 kg, built 150 vs 1,258 units.

AMD Alarus CH2000 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 Alarus CH2000
De Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash 8 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-8 Dash 8
Specifications
Alarus CH2000 DHC-8 Dash 8
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer AMD De Havilland Canada
First flight 1 January 1995 20 June 1983
Year introduced 1995 1984
Number produced 150 units 1258 units
Average unit price $725K $27 million
Wing area 12.7 m² 54.4 m²
Wingspan 8.8 m 26.0 m
Height 2.1 m 7.5 m
Length 7.0 m 22.0 m
Maximum speed 265 km/h 451 km/h
Operational range 900 km 1,600 km
Service ceiling 3,810 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 767 kg 15,649 kg
Empty weight 492 kg 14,787 kg
Total thrust 1 x 87 kW 2 x 1,342 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Alarus CH2000 or DHC-8 Dash 8?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is faster with a maximum speed of 451 km/h compared to the Alarus CH2000's 265 km/h, a difference of 186 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Alarus CH2000 or DHC-8 Dash 8?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a longer range at 1,600 km compared to the Alarus CH2000's 900 km.
Which can fly higher, the Alarus CH2000 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 Alarus CH2000's 3,810 meters (12,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the Alarus CH2000 or DHC-8 Dash 8?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,649 kg compared to the Alarus CH2000's 767 kg.
Which is larger, the Alarus CH2000 or DHC-8 Dash 8?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is longer at 22.0 meters compared to the Alarus CH2000's 7.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Alarus CH2000 or DHC-8 Dash 8?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is more expensive at approximately $27 million per unit compared to the Alarus CH2000 at $0.7 million.
Which entered service first, the Alarus CH2000 or DHC-8 Dash 8?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 entered service first in 1984, 11 years before the Alarus CH2000 which entered service in 1995.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alarus CH2000 or DHC-8 Dash 8?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,258 units compared to 150 units of the Alarus CH2000.