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DHC-8 Dash 8 vs Soko G-4 Super Galeb

DHC-8 Dash 8 vs Soko G-4 Super Galeb at a glance — top speed 451 vs 910 km/h, range 1,600 vs 1,900 km, max takeoff weight 15,649 vs 6,330 kg, built 1,258 vs 85 units.

De Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash 8 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-8 Dash 8
Soko G-4 Super Galeb military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇸 Soko G-4 Super Galeb
Specifications
DHC-8 Dash 8 Soko G-4 Super Galeb
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇷🇸 Ex-Yugoslavia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada Soko
First flight 20 June 1983 17 July 1978
Year introduced 1984 1983
Number produced 1258 units 85 units
Average unit price $27 million --
Wing area 54.4 m² 19.5 m²
Wingspan 26.0 m 9.9 m
Height 7.5 m 4.3 m
Length 22.0 m 12.3 m
Maximum speed 451 km/h 910 km/h
Operational range 1,600 km 1,900 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 12,850 m
Max. takeoff weight 15,649 kg 6,330 kg
Empty weight 14,787 kg 3,250 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,342 kW 1 x 1,815 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Soko G-4 Super Galeb?
The Soko G-4 Super Galeb is faster with a maximum speed of 910 km/h compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 451 km/h, a difference of 459 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Soko G-4 Super Galeb?
The Soko G-4 Super Galeb has a longer range at 1,900 km compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 1,600 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Soko G-4 Super Galeb?
The Soko G-4 Super Galeb has a higher service ceiling at 12,850 meters (42,158 ft) compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Soko G-4 Super Galeb?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,649 kg compared to the Soko G-4 Super Galeb's 6,330 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Soko G-4 Super Galeb?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is longer at 22.0 meters compared to the Soko G-4 Super Galeb's 12.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Soko G-4 Super Galeb?
The Soko G-4 Super Galeb 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 Soko G-4 Super Galeb?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,258 units compared to 85 units of the Soko G-4 Super Galeb.