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DHC-7 Dash 7 vs Let L-410

DHC-7 Dash 7 vs Let L-410 at a glance — top speed 451 vs 365 km/h, range 1,280 vs 1,500 km, max takeoff weight 19,958 vs 5,800 kg, built 113 vs 1,200 units.

De Havilland Canada DHC-7 Dash 7 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-7 Dash 7
Let L-410 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Let L-410
Specifications
DHC-7 Dash 7 Let L-410
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada Let
First flight 27 March 1975 16 April 1969
Year introduced 1978 1970
Number produced 113 units 1200 units
Average unit price $15 million --
Wing area 80.0 m² 35.2 m²
Wingspan 28.0 m 19.5 m
Height 8.0 m 5.8 m
Length 23.6 m 14.5 m
Maximum speed 451 km/h 365 km/h
Operational range 1,280 km 1,500 km
Service ceiling 6,401 m 7,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,958 kg 5,800 kg
Empty weight 12,542 kg 3,800 kg
Total thrust 4 x 835 kW 2 x 575 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-7 Dash 7 or Let L-410?
The DHC-7 Dash 7 is faster with a maximum speed of 451 km/h compared to the Let L-410's 365 km/h, a difference of 86 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-7 Dash 7 or Let L-410?
The Let 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 Let L-410?
The Let 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 Let L-410?
The DHC-7 Dash 7 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,958 kg compared to the Let L-410's 5,800 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-7 Dash 7 or Let L-410?
The DHC-7 Dash 7 is longer at 23.6 meters compared to the Let L-410's 14.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the DHC-7 Dash 7 or Let L-410?
The Let 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 Let L-410?
The Let L-410 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,200 units compared to 113 units of the DHC-7 Dash 7.