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DHC-5 Buffalo vs DHC-7 Dash 7

DHC-5 Buffalo vs DHC-7 Dash 7 at a glance — top speed 467 vs 451 km/h, range 1,100 vs 1,280 km, max takeoff weight 22,317 vs 19,958 kg, built 122 vs 113 units.

De Havilland Canada DHC-5 Buffalo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-5 Buffalo
De Havilland Canada DHC-7 Dash 7 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-7 Dash 7
Specifications
DHC-5 Buffalo DHC-7 Dash 7
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada De Havilland Canada
First flight 9 April 1964 27 March 1975
Year introduced 1965 1978
Number produced 122 units 113 units
Average unit price $25 million $15 million
Wing area 88.0 m² 80.0 m²
Wingspan 29.0 m 28.0 m
Height 8.8 m 8.0 m
Length 24.0 m 23.6 m
Maximum speed 467 km/h 451 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 1,280 km
Service ceiling 9,449 m 6,401 m
Max. takeoff weight 22,317 kg 19,958 kg
Empty weight 11,412 kg 12,542 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,336 kW 4 x 835 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-5 Buffalo or DHC-7 Dash 7?
The DHC-5 Buffalo is faster with a maximum speed of 467 km/h compared to the DHC-7 Dash 7's 451 km/h, a difference of 16 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-5 Buffalo or DHC-7 Dash 7?
The DHC-7 Dash 7 has a longer range at 1,280 km compared to the DHC-5 Buffalo's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-5 Buffalo or DHC-7 Dash 7?
The DHC-5 Buffalo has a higher service ceiling at 9,449 meters (31,000 ft) compared to the DHC-7 Dash 7's 6,401 meters (21,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-5 Buffalo or DHC-7 Dash 7?
The DHC-5 Buffalo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,317 kg compared to the DHC-7 Dash 7's 19,958 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-5 Buffalo or DHC-7 Dash 7?
The DHC-5 Buffalo is longer at 24.0 meters compared to the DHC-7 Dash 7's 23.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DHC-5 Buffalo or DHC-7 Dash 7?
The DHC-5 Buffalo is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the DHC-7 Dash 7 at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the DHC-5 Buffalo or DHC-7 Dash 7?
The DHC-5 Buffalo entered service first in 1965, 13 years before the DHC-7 Dash 7 which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-5 Buffalo or DHC-7 Dash 7?
The DHC-5 Buffalo has been produced in greater numbers with 122 units compared to 113 units of the DHC-7 Dash 7.