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DHC-8 Dash 8 vs Grob G-120

De Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash 8 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-8 Dash 8
Grob G-120 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Grob G-120
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Specifications
DHC-8 Dash 8 Grob G-120
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada Grob
First flight 20 June 1983 1 January 1999
Year introduced 1984 1999
Number produced 1258 units 215 units
Average unit price $27 million --
Wing area 54.4 m² 13.3 m²
Wingspan 26.0 m 10.2 m
Height 7.5 m 2.7 m
Length 22.0 m 8.1 m
Maximum speed 451 km/h 435 km/h
Operational range 1,600 km 1,540 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 5,486 m
Max. takeoff weight 15,649 kg 1,490 kg
Empty weight 14,787 kg 1,080 kg
Total thrust 2 x 671 kW 1 x 194 kW
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Overview

The DHC-8 Dash 8 and the Grob G-120 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by De Havilland Canada and Grob respectively.

Top speed is 451 km/h for the DHC-8 Dash 8 vs 435 km/h for the Grob G-120. The DHC-8 Dash 8 has an operational range of 1,600 km vs 1,540 km for the Grob G-120. The DHC-8 Dash 8 operates at altitudes up to 9,144 m compared to 5,486 m for the Grob G-120. At 15,649 kg MTOW, the DHC-8 Dash 8 is 11:1 the Grob G-120's 1,490 kg.

The DHC-8 Dash 8 has been produced in 1,258 units vs 215 for the Grob G-120. The DHC-8 Dash 8 first flew 16 years before the Grob G-120 (1983 vs 1999).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Grob G-120?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is faster with a maximum speed of 451 km/h compared to the Grob G-120's 435 km/h, a difference of 16 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Grob G-120?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a longer range at 1,600 km compared to the Grob G-120's 1,540 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Grob G-120?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the Grob G-120's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Grob G-120?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,649 kg compared to the Grob G-120's 1,490 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Grob G-120?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is longer at 22.0 meters compared to the Grob G-120's 8.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Grob G-120?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 entered service first in 1984, 15 years before the Grob G-120 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Grob G-120?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,258 units compared to 215 units of the Grob G-120.