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DHC-8 Dash 8 vs Hawk

De Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash 8 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-8 Dash 8
British Aerospace Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawk
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Specifications
DHC-8 Dash 8 Hawk
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada British Aerospace
First flight 20 June 1983 21 August 1974
Year introduced 1984 1976
Number produced 1258 units 1000 units
Average unit price $27 million $18 million
Wing area 54.4 m² 16.7 m²
Wingspan 26.0 m 9.4 m
Height 7.5 m 4.1 m
Length 22.0 m 11.9 m
Maximum speed 451 km/h 1028 km/h
Operational range 1,600 km 2,520 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 15,649 kg 8,340 kg
Empty weight 14,787 kg 3,635 kg
Total thrust 2 x 671 kW 1 x 2,420 kgf
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Overview

The DHC-8 Dash 8 and the Hawk are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by De Havilland Canada and British Aerospace respectively.

The Hawk reaches 1,028 km/h — 2.3x the DHC-8 Dash 8's 451 km/h. The DHC-8 Dash 8 has an operational range of 1,600 km vs 2,520 km for the Hawk. The Hawk operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 9,144 m for the DHC-8 Dash 8.

The DHC-8 Dash 8 has been produced in 1,258 units vs 1,000 for the Hawk. Unit cost is $27M for the DHC-8 Dash 8 vs $18M for the Hawk. The Hawk first flew 9 years before the DHC-8 Dash 8 (1974 vs 1983).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Hawk?
The Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,028 km/h compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 451 km/h, a difference of 577 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Hawk?
The Hawk has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 1,600 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Hawk?
The Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Hawk?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,649 kg compared to the Hawk's 8,340 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Hawk?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is longer at 22.0 meters compared to the Hawk's 11.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Hawk?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is more expensive at approximately $27 million per unit compared to the Hawk at $18 million.
Which entered service first, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Hawk?
The Hawk entered service first in 1976, 8 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 Hawk?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,258 units compared to 1,000 units of the Hawk.