DHC-7 Dash 7 vs L-410
| Canadian regional airliner, dominant in the 1980s, known for its STOL capabilities and extensive usage in challenging terrains. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇦 Canada |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | De Havilland Canada |
| First flight | 27 March 1975 |
| Year introduced | 1978 |
| Number produced | 113 units |
| Average unit price | $15 million |
| Czech twin-engine short-range transport aircraft, deployed internationally since the 70s, used in both civil and military operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇿 Czech Republic |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Let |
| First flight | 16 April 1969 |
| Year introduced | 1970 |
| Number produced | 1200 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wing area | 80.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 28.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 23.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 451 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,280 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,401 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 19,958 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 12,542 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 835 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 35.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 19.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 365 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,500 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,800 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,800 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 575 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of L-410 by Mottld.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the DHC-7 Dash 7 or L-410?
The DHC-7 Dash 7 is faster with a maximum speed of 451 km/h compared to the L-410's 365 km/h, a difference of 86 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-7 Dash 7 or L-410?
The L-410 has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the DHC-7 Dash 7's 1,280 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-7 Dash 7 or L-410?
The L-410 has a higher service ceiling at 7,000 meters (22,965 ft) compared to the DHC-7 Dash 7's 6,401 meters (21,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-7 Dash 7 or L-410?
The DHC-7 Dash 7 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,958 kg compared to the L-410's 5,800 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-7 Dash 7 or L-410?
The DHC-7 Dash 7 is longer at 23.6 meters compared to the L-410's 14.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the DHC-7 Dash 7 or L-410?
The L-410 entered service first in 1970, 8 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 L-410?
The L-410 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,200 units compared to 113 units of the DHC-7 Dash 7.