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CN-235 vs DHC-7 Dash 7

CN-235 vs DHC-7 Dash 7 at a glance — top speed 450 vs 451 km/h, range 4,355 vs 1,280 km, max takeoff weight 16,500 vs 19,958 kg, built 354 vs 113 units.

CASA CN-235 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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De Havilland Canada DHC-7 Dash 7 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
CN-235 DHC-7 Dash 7
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer CASA De Havilland Canada
First flight 11 November 1983 27 March 1975
Year introduced 1988 1978
Number produced 354 units 113 units
Average unit price $25 million $15 million
Wing area 59.1 m² 80.0 m²
Wingspan 25.8 m 28.0 m
Height 8.2 m 8.0 m
Length 21.4 m 23.6 m
Maximum speed 450 km/h 451 km/h
Operational range 4,355 km 1,280 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 6,401 m
Max. takeoff weight 16,500 kg 19,958 kg
Empty weight 8,800 kg 12,542 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,305 kW 4 x 835 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CN-235 or DHC-7 Dash 7?
The DHC-7 Dash 7 is faster with a maximum speed of 451 km/h compared to the CN-235's 450 km/h, a difference of 1 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CN-235 or DHC-7 Dash 7?
The CN-235 has a longer range at 4,355 km compared to the DHC-7 Dash 7's 1,280 km.
Which can fly higher, the CN-235 or DHC-7 Dash 7?
The CN-235 has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the DHC-7 Dash 7's 6,401 meters (21,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the CN-235 or DHC-7 Dash 7?
The DHC-7 Dash 7 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,958 kg compared to the CN-235's 16,500 kg.
Which is larger, the CN-235 or DHC-7 Dash 7?
The DHC-7 Dash 7 is longer at 23.6 meters compared to the CN-235's 21.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CN-235 or DHC-7 Dash 7?
The CN-235 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the DHC-7 Dash 7 at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the CN-235 or DHC-7 Dash 7?
The DHC-7 Dash 7 entered service first in 1978, 10 years before the CN-235 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CN-235 or DHC-7 Dash 7?
The CN-235 has been produced in greater numbers with 354 units compared to 113 units of the DHC-7 Dash 7.