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DHC-8 Dash 8 vs EMB 312 Tucano

De Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash 8 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-8 Dash 8
Embraer EMB 312 Tucano military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 EMB 312 Tucano
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Specifications
DHC-8 Dash 8 EMB 312 Tucano
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada Embraer
First flight 20 June 1983 16 August 1980
Year introduced 1984 1983
Number produced 1258 units 624 units
Average unit price $27 million $1.7 million
Wing area 54.4 m² 19.4 m²
Wingspan 26.0 m 11.1 m
Height 7.5 m 3.4 m
Length 22.0 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 451 km/h 448 km/h
Operational range 1,600 km 1,916 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 9,145 m
Max. takeoff weight 15,649 kg 3,175 kg
Empty weight 14,787 kg 1,870 kg
Total thrust 2 x 671 kW 1 x 559 kW
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Overview

The DHC-8 Dash 8 and the EMB 312 Tucano are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by De Havilland Canada and Embraer respectively.

Top speed is 451 km/h for the DHC-8 Dash 8 vs 448 km/h for the EMB 312 Tucano. The DHC-8 Dash 8 has an operational range of 1,600 km vs 1,916 km for the EMB 312 Tucano. The EMB 312 Tucano operates at altitudes up to 9,145 m compared to 9,144 m for the DHC-8 Dash 8. At 15,649 kg MTOW, the DHC-8 Dash 8 is 4.9x the EMB 312 Tucano's 3,175 kg.

The DHC-8 Dash 8 has been produced in 1,258 units vs 624 for the EMB 312 Tucano. Unit cost is $27M for the DHC-8 Dash 8 vs $1.7M for the EMB 312 Tucano. The EMB 312 Tucano first flew 3 years before the DHC-8 Dash 8 (1980 vs 1983).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or EMB 312 Tucano?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is faster with a maximum speed of 451 km/h compared to the EMB 312 Tucano's 448 km/h, a difference of 3 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or EMB 312 Tucano?
The EMB 312 Tucano has a longer range at 1,916 km compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 1,600 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or EMB 312 Tucano?
The EMB 312 Tucano has a higher service ceiling at 9,145 meters (30,003 ft) compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or EMB 312 Tucano?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,649 kg compared to the EMB 312 Tucano's 3,175 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or EMB 312 Tucano?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is longer at 22.0 meters compared to the EMB 312 Tucano's 9.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or EMB 312 Tucano?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is more expensive at approximately $27 million per unit compared to the EMB 312 Tucano at $1.7 million.
Which entered service first, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or EMB 312 Tucano?
The EMB 312 Tucano entered service first in 1983, 1 years before the DHC-8 Dash 8 which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or EMB 312 Tucano?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,258 units compared to 624 units of the EMB 312 Tucano.