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DHC-7 Dash 7 vs Short 330

DHC-7 Dash 7 vs Short 330 at a glance — top speed 451 vs 350 km/h, range 1,280 vs 1,695 km, max takeoff weight 19,958 vs 10,387 kg, built 113 vs 141 units.

De Havilland Canada DHC-7 Dash 7 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-7 Dash 7Full specs
Short 330 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Short 330Full specs
Specifications
DHC-7 Dash 7 Short 330
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada Short Brothers
First flight 27 March 1975 22 August 1974
Year introduced 1978 1976
Number produced 113 units 141 units
Average unit price $15 million --
Wing area 80.0 m² 42.1 m²
Wingspan 28.0 m 22.8 m
Height 8.0 m 5.0 m
Length 23.6 m 17.7 m
Maximum speed 451 km/h 350 km/h
Operational range 1,280 km 1,695 km
Service ceiling 6,401 m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,958 kg 10,387 kg
Empty weight 12,542 kg 6,680 kg
Total thrust 4 x 835 kW 2 x 895 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-7 Dash 7 or Short 330?
The DHC-7 Dash 7 is faster with a maximum speed of 451 km/h compared to the Short 330's 350 km/h, a difference of 101 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-7 Dash 7 or Short 330?
The Short 330 has a longer range at 1,695 km compared to the DHC-7 Dash 7's 1,280 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-7 Dash 7 or Short 330?
The DHC-7 Dash 7 has a higher service ceiling at 6,401 meters (21,000 ft) compared to the Short 330's 6,100 meters (20,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-7 Dash 7 or Short 330?
The DHC-7 Dash 7 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,958 kg compared to the Short 330's 10,387 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-7 Dash 7 or Short 330?
The DHC-7 Dash 7 is longer at 23.6 meters compared to the Short 330's 17.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the DHC-7 Dash 7 or Short 330?
The Short 330 entered service first in 1976, 2 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 Short 330?
The Short 330 has been produced in greater numbers with 141 units compared to 113 units of the DHC-7 Dash 7.