CJ-6 vs DHC-8 Dash 8
Overview
The CJ-6 and the DHC-8 Dash 8 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Nanchang and De Havilland Canada respectively.
Top speed is 300 km/h for the CJ-6 vs 451 km/h for the DHC-8 Dash 8. The CJ-6 has an operational range of 700 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 6,250 m for the CJ-6. At 15,649 kg MTOW, the DHC-8 Dash 8 is 11:1 the CJ-6's 1,400 kg.
The CJ-6 has been produced in 3,000 units vs 1,258 for the DHC-8 Dash 8. Unit cost is $0.075M for the CJ-6 vs $27M for the DHC-8 Dash 8. The CJ-6 first flew 25 years before the DHC-8 Dash 8 (1958 vs 1983).
| Chinese basic trainer aircraft, designed in the late 1950s, extensively utilized for military pilot training and civil aviation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Nanchang |
| First flight | 27 August 1958 |
| Year introduced | 1958 |
| Number produced | 3000 units |
| Average unit price | $75K |
| Canadian turboprop-powered regional airliner, widely adopted globally for short-haul commuter flights throughout the late 20th century. | |
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| 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 |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 10.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 8.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 300 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 700 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,250 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,400 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,095 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 213 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 54.4 m² |
| Wingspan | 26.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 22.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 451 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,600 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 9,144 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 15,649 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 14,787 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 671 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the CJ-6 or DHC-8 Dash 8?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is faster with a maximum speed of 451 km/h compared to the CJ-6's 300 km/h, a difference of 151 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CJ-6 or DHC-8 Dash 8?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a longer range at 1,600 km compared to the CJ-6's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the CJ-6 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 CJ-6's 6,250 meters (20,505 ft).
Which is heavier, the CJ-6 or DHC-8 Dash 8?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,649 kg compared to the CJ-6's 1,400 kg.
Which is larger, the CJ-6 or DHC-8 Dash 8?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is longer at 22.0 meters compared to the CJ-6's 8.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CJ-6 or DHC-8 Dash 8?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is more expensive at approximately $27 million per unit compared to the CJ-6 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the CJ-6 or DHC-8 Dash 8?
The CJ-6 entered service first in 1958, 26 years before the DHC-8 Dash 8 which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CJ-6 or DHC-8 Dash 8?
The CJ-6 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 1,258 units of the DHC-8 Dash 8.