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DHC-8 Dash 8 vs Fuji T-5

DHC-8 Dash 8 vs Fuji T-5 at a glance — top speed 451 vs 357 km/h, range 1,600 vs 945 km, max takeoff weight 15,649 vs 1,805 kg, built 1,258 vs 40 units.

De Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash 8 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-8 Dash 8
Fuji T-5 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Fuji T-5
Specifications
DHC-8 Dash 8 Fuji T-5
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada Fuji
First flight 20 June 1983 28 June 1984
Year introduced 1984 1988
Number produced 1258 units 40 units
Average unit price $27 million --
Wing area 54.4 m² 16.5 m²
Wingspan 26.0 m 10.0 m
Height 7.5 m 2.9 m
Length 22.0 m 8.4 m
Maximum speed 451 km/h 357 km/h
Operational range 1,600 km 945 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 15,649 kg 1,805 kg
Empty weight 14,787 kg 1,082 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,342 kW 1 x 261 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Fuji T-5?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is faster with a maximum speed of 451 km/h compared to the Fuji T-5's 357 km/h, a difference of 94 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Fuji T-5?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a longer range at 1,600 km compared to the Fuji T-5's 945 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Fuji T-5?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the Fuji T-5's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Fuji T-5?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,649 kg compared to the Fuji T-5's 1,805 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Fuji T-5?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is longer at 22.0 meters compared to the Fuji T-5's 8.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Fuji T-5?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 entered service first in 1984, 4 years before the Fuji T-5 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Fuji T-5?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,258 units compared to 40 units of the Fuji T-5.