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CN-235 vs DHC-8 Dash 8

CN-235 vs DHC-8 Dash 8 at a glance — top speed 450 vs 451 km/h, range 4,355 vs 1,600 km, max takeoff weight 16,500 vs 15,649 kg, built 354 vs 1,258 units.

CASA CN-235 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸🇮🇩 CN-235
De Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash 8 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-8 Dash 8
Specifications
CN-235 DHC-8 Dash 8
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer CASA De Havilland Canada
First flight 11 November 1983 20 June 1983
Year introduced 1988 1984
Number produced 354 units 1258 units
Average unit price $25 million $27 million
Wing area 59.1 m² 54.4 m²
Wingspan 25.8 m 26.0 m
Height 8.2 m 7.5 m
Length 21.4 m 22.0 m
Maximum speed 450 km/h 451 km/h
Operational range 4,355 km 1,600 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 16,500 kg 15,649 kg
Empty weight 8,800 kg 14,787 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,305 kW 2 x 1,342 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CN-235 or DHC-8 Dash 8?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 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-8 Dash 8?
The CN-235 has a longer range at 4,355 km compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 1,600 km.
Which can fly higher, the CN-235 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 CN-235's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the CN-235 or DHC-8 Dash 8?
The CN-235 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16,500 kg compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 15,649 kg.
Which is larger, the CN-235 or DHC-8 Dash 8?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is longer at 22.0 meters compared to the CN-235's 21.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CN-235 or DHC-8 Dash 8?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is more expensive at approximately $27 million per unit compared to the CN-235 at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the CN-235 or DHC-8 Dash 8?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 entered service first in 1984, 4 years before the CN-235 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CN-235 or DHC-8 Dash 8?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,258 units compared to 354 units of the CN-235.