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DHC-4 Caribou vs DHC-7 Dash 7

DHC-4 Caribou vs DHC-7 Dash 7 at a glance — top speed 346 vs 451 km/h, range 2,104 vs 1,280 km, max takeoff weight 12,927 vs 19,958 kg, built 307 vs 113 units.

De Havilland Canada DHC-4 Caribou military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-4 CaribouFull specs
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Specifications
DHC-4 Caribou DHC-7 Dash 7
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada De Havilland Canada
First flight 30 July 1958 27 March 1975
Year introduced 1961 1978
Number produced 307 units 113 units
Average unit price -- $15 million
Wing area 84.7 m² 80.0 m²
Wingspan 29.1 m 28.0 m
Height 9.7 m 8.0 m
Length 22.1 m 23.6 m
Maximum speed 346 km/h 451 km/h
Operational range 2,104 km 1,280 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 6,401 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,927 kg 19,958 kg
Empty weight 8,283 kg 12,542 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,080 kW 4 x 835 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-4 Caribou or DHC-7 Dash 7?
The DHC-7 Dash 7 is faster with a maximum speed of 451 km/h compared to the DHC-4 Caribou's 346 km/h, a difference of 105 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-4 Caribou or DHC-7 Dash 7?
The DHC-4 Caribou has a longer range at 2,104 km compared to the DHC-7 Dash 7's 1,280 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-4 Caribou or DHC-7 Dash 7?
The DHC-4 Caribou has a higher service ceiling at 7,600 meters (24,934 ft) compared to the DHC-7 Dash 7's 6,401 meters (21,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-4 Caribou or DHC-7 Dash 7?
The DHC-7 Dash 7 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,958 kg compared to the DHC-4 Caribou's 12,927 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-4 Caribou or DHC-7 Dash 7?
The DHC-7 Dash 7 is longer at 23.6 meters compared to the DHC-4 Caribou's 22.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the DHC-4 Caribou or DHC-7 Dash 7?
The DHC-4 Caribou entered service first in 1961, 17 years before the DHC-7 Dash 7 which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-4 Caribou or DHC-7 Dash 7?
The DHC-4 Caribou has been produced in greater numbers with 307 units compared to 113 units of the DHC-7 Dash 7.