DHC-8 Dash 8 vs Hawker 400
| Canadian turboprop-powered regional airliner, widely adopted globally for short-haul commuter flights throughout the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇦 Canada |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | De Havilland Canada |
| First flight | 20 June 1983 |
| Year introduced | 1984 |
| Number produced | 1258 units |
| Average unit price | $27 million |
| American business jet, renowned for its versatility, extensively used in various industries, including charter and private aviation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft |
| First flight | 29 August 1978 |
| Year introduced | 1978 |
| Number produced | 951 units |
| Average unit price | $7.4 million |
| Wing area | 54.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 26.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 22.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 451 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,600 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 9,144 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 15,649 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 14,787 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,342 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 22.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 860 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 4,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,303 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 4,559 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,315 kgf â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of DHC-8 Dash 8 by De Havilland.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Hawker 400?
The Hawker 400 is faster with a maximum speed of 860 km/h compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 451 km/h, a difference of 409 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Hawker 400?
The Hawker 400 has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 1,600 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Hawker 400?
The Hawker 400 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Hawker 400?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,649 kg compared to the Hawker 400's 7,303 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Hawker 400?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is longer at 22.0 meters compared to the Hawker 400's 14.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Hawker 400?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is more expensive at approximately $27 million per unit compared to the Hawker 400 at $7.4 million.
Which entered service first, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Hawker 400?
The Hawker 400 entered service first in 1978, 6 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 Hawker 400?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,258 units compared to 951 units of the Hawker 400.