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DHC-7 Dash 7 vs F28 Fellowship

DHC-7 Dash 7 vs F28 Fellowship at a glance — top speed 451 vs 848 km/h, range 1,280 vs 1,700 km, max takeoff weight 19,958 vs 33,000 kg, built 113 vs 241 units.

De Havilland Canada DHC-7 Dash 7 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-7 Dash 7Full specs
Fokker F28 Fellowship military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇳🇱 F28 FellowshipFull specs
Specifications
DHC-7 Dash 7 F28 Fellowship
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada Fokker
First flight 27 March 1975 3 May 1967
Year introduced 1978 1969
Number produced 113 units 241 units
Average unit price $15 million $4 million
Wing area 80.0 m² 79.0 m²
Wingspan 28.0 m 25.1 m
Height 8.0 m 8.5 m
Length 23.6 m 29.6 m
Maximum speed 451 km/h 848 km/h
Operational range 1,280 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 6,401 m 8,839 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,958 kg 33,000 kg
Empty weight 12,542 kg 16,144 kg
Total thrust 4 x 835 kW 2 x 4,491 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-7 Dash 7 or F28 Fellowship?
The F28 Fellowship is faster with a maximum speed of 848 km/h compared to the DHC-7 Dash 7's 451 km/h, a difference of 397 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-7 Dash 7 or F28 Fellowship?
The F28 Fellowship has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the DHC-7 Dash 7's 1,280 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-7 Dash 7 or F28 Fellowship?
The F28 Fellowship has a higher service ceiling at 8,839 meters (28,999 ft) compared to the DHC-7 Dash 7's 6,401 meters (21,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-7 Dash 7 or F28 Fellowship?
The F28 Fellowship has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,000 kg compared to the DHC-7 Dash 7's 19,958 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-7 Dash 7 or F28 Fellowship?
The F28 Fellowship is longer at 29.6 meters compared to the DHC-7 Dash 7's 23.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DHC-7 Dash 7 or F28 Fellowship?
The DHC-7 Dash 7 is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the F28 Fellowship at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the DHC-7 Dash 7 or F28 Fellowship?
The F28 Fellowship entered service first in 1969, 9 years before the DHC-7 Dash 7 which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-7 Dash 7 or F28 Fellowship?
The F28 Fellowship has been produced in greater numbers with 241 units compared to 113 units of the DHC-7 Dash 7.