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DHC-7 Dash 7 vs DHC-8 Dash 8

DHC-7 Dash 7 vs DHC-8 Dash 8 at a glance — top speed 451 vs 451 km/h, range 1,280 vs 1,600 km, max takeoff weight 19,958 vs 15,649 kg, built 113 vs 1,258 units.

De Havilland Canada DHC-7 Dash 7 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-7 Dash 7
De Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash 8 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-8 Dash 8
Specifications
DHC-7 Dash 7 DHC-8 Dash 8
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada De Havilland Canada
First flight 27 March 1975 20 June 1983
Year introduced 1978 1984
Number produced 113 units 1258 units
Average unit price $15 million $27 million
Wing area 80.0 m² 54.4 m²
Wingspan 28.0 m 26.0 m
Height 8.0 m 7.5 m
Length 23.6 m 22.0 m
Maximum speed 451 km/h 451 km/h
Operational range 1,280 km 1,600 km
Service ceiling 6,401 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,958 kg 15,649 kg
Empty weight 12,542 kg 14,787 kg
Total thrust 4 x 835 kW 2 x 1,342 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-7 Dash 7 or DHC-8 Dash 8?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is faster with a maximum speed of 451 km/h compared to the DHC-7 Dash 7's 451 km/h, a difference of 0 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-7 Dash 7 or DHC-8 Dash 8?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a longer range at 1,600 km compared to the DHC-7 Dash 7's 1,280 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-7 Dash 7 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 DHC-7 Dash 7's 6,401 meters (21,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-7 Dash 7 or DHC-8 Dash 8?
The DHC-7 Dash 7 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,958 kg compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 15,649 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-7 Dash 7 or DHC-8 Dash 8?
The DHC-7 Dash 7 is longer at 23.6 meters compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 22.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DHC-7 Dash 7 or DHC-8 Dash 8?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is more expensive at approximately $27 million per unit compared to the DHC-7 Dash 7 at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the DHC-7 Dash 7 or DHC-8 Dash 8?
The DHC-7 Dash 7 entered service first in 1978, 6 years before the DHC-8 Dash 8 which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-7 Dash 7 or DHC-8 Dash 8?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,258 units compared to 113 units of the DHC-7 Dash 7.